I know Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn't until Monday, but I won't be by my computer then, so I'll remember him now. After doing a year of black studies in college from an amazing professor, my eyes were further opened to what an incredible person Dr. King was and the tremendous service he did for all mankind. Be thankful on Monday, and every day, for people who are willing to stand up and do something for the injustices they see. And then be one of those people! Below are two photos (of many photos) of events in Dr. King's life. Click on the link below to read, hear, and see his magnificent, "I have a dream" speech.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Firemen turned high-powered hoses against peaceful demonstrators, who were knocked down in Kelly Ingram Park. By coming together and holding on to one another, they were able to stand up to the fire hoses, 1963.© Bob Adelman / Magnum Photos
WASHINGTON, D.C.—At the climax of his "I Have a Dream" speech, King, the final speaker at the March on Washington, raises his arm on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and calls out for deliverance with the electrifying words of an old Negro spiritual hymn: "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty, we are free at last!" 1963.
© Bob Adelman / Magnum Photos
I had to post this picture because notice the difference in my hair from the first pumpkin picture and this picture. I just sit next to people who live in Utah and, voila!, I have oversized Utah hair! Amazing!
Ok, this is like the cutest dog ever. You have to see it in person. Of course I had to pose with it like a celebrity. No, I do not know who owns it and, yes, I just posed with a random dog. Here is me giving the dog love.
And the sweet dog gave me love back! This picture does not show the lick that just happened.
Aaron and I joined the family in Northern California for my nephew, Spencer's, baptism. I can't believe he's so old! I was at an after game dance with Angela the night he was born. Time flies!
My nephew, Ryan (Spencer's brother), LOVES to sing, so he sang a solo. I think he became a little shy once he saw all the cameras flashing and wanted back up from his mom. So cute!
Aaron spent last summer working in New York and I flew out for his birthday. He lived in a tiny town on Long Island, but we went into the city for a day and had lots of fun. It was the weekend the Sex and the City movie opened. I could tell you stories about the hysteria we witnessed that day.
We also went to Coney Island one afternoon. I am scared to death of ferris wheels (I know, lame), but I put on a brave face to try their famous wheel of death. That's my nickname for it cause I was so sure I was going to die. Why else would they strap you into a metal cage if they thought the ride was safe? I will not be doing that again.
A boardwalk picture with the aforementioned wheel of death in the background. I was amazed at how many people were there! I love seeing other cultures and this was a mix of a million cultures. That's why I love New York.
We, meaning Aaron, had to get a famous Nathan's hot dog. I had a bite of the hot dog, another brave thing I seriously regret, and promptly wanted to throw up. I'm not a hot dog fan. Aaron loved it. I couldn't even get one bite down, so I can't imagine eating 30 something in minutes. Yikes.
I also made Aaron go to the Hampton's with me. It actually wasn't too far from his house on Long Island and was a nice drive. Of course, it's totally cute, complete with charming windmills and country kitchen farm equipment scattered about on lush lawns. I loved it. 
Side note about the plane picture. I know I live near like 5 airports and most of them are military so they can fly wherever the heck they want, but I am still not used to planes flying so low! They seriously get so close. Ever since 9/11, I still get a wee bit panicked when I see a huge plane flying right at me.
