Five on Friday -- May 22, 2015

Here we are -- the Friday before the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  This week went by in a flash for me and now the weekend is about to begin!  I had quite the list of things to get through this week and I'm happy to say most of them got checked off.  How about you?  Did this week fly by for you too?

Let's get to this week's Five on Friday:

1.  US Flag Etiquette
Many people will be flying a US Flag in honor of Memorial Day this weekend.  I thought you might be interested in seeing this information from USFlag.org:

Flag Etiquette STANDARDS of RESPECT The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are: The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal. The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

2.  Washers

I'm headed to Kansas City this weekend for a fun family washers tournament.  Have you ever played this great backyard game?  It's so much fun and I can't wait to get my game on.  If you're looking for a great game the whole family can play, you should invest in a set of washers.  Low down on the rules:  each player throws washers toward the opposite cup.  Put the washer in the cup and you score 5 points,  We play you also gets points if you put a washer in the box, but not in the cup.  Can't wait for the play to begin!

You can buy this set HERE

3.  Beach Read

In one of my previous posts, I was talking about beach reads and my friend Michelle, who blogs over at Grammie Time, suggested Diane Champberlain's trilogy that starts with the book Keeper of the Light.  I read the entire book last week on vacation and am deep into the second book Kiss River.  Keeper of the Light is a tale of romantic obsession and betrayal.  It's set on the Outer Banks and you can't help but fall in them with the good guys in this book.  Fun, easy read.  Perfect for vacation.

4.   Dancing with the Stars
Congratulations to Rumor and Val!!  Eric and I were hooked on Dancing with the Stars this season.  I even voted during the last show -- so unlike me.  Anyone else watch?  This season had some awesome dancers and the finals were close.  I really wish our bodies could have just absorbed some of their dancing talent by watching the show.  I'd love to be able to whirl around the dance floor like some of the contestants did.  Who did you hope would win?

5.  Tornado Season Is Upon Us....

Special shout out to our nephew, Mason.  He is graduating from high school tonight and I couldn't be prouder of this young man.  He's the oldest son of my brother and was my first born nephew.  Mason has always been the best big brother to Landon and is one of the hardest working people I know.  I'm honored to be his aunt!  Congratulations Mason!!  We love you.

It's also my friend Tracy's birthday today.  Happy birthday, Tracy!!  Can't wait to celebrate your special day next weekend!

Have a fantastic (and safe) weekend everyone!  I'll be back on Monday with a recap of what I did.  Hope to see you then!

Linking up with:

Rebecca at XOXO Rebecca

Jennie at The Diary of a Real Housewife

Amy at The Farmer's Wife

Amanda at Meet At The Barre

Erika at Little Bit of Everything

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