Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Taking the Pledge

My grandson (in the middle) takes the pledge of allegiance seriously...
(even though he does put the wrong hand over his heart) ;)

©2011 Susan Noyes Anderson


Every day, we pledge the flag.

I say the words real loud.

I stand up straight and tall because

it makes me feel so proud.


My daddy is a soldier, and

the flag makes him proud, too.

He fights for what it stands for.

It stands for me and you.

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24 comments:

  1. Karen MortensenJune 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    That picture is so sweet. Try saying the pledge in the Tabernacle on Temple Square on the 24th of July and not have tears streaming down your face. I love saying the pledge.

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  2. JessicaJune 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Awww, that is a sweet picture! He is a cutie.

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  3. Kelly Lund and KidsJune 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Love that picture!!! so sweet :) And what a great poem... Thank you for sharing... Happy Tuesday Sue!!

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  4. Grandma HoneyJune 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    And that little boy to his left is looking at Bryce like he wants to be just like him.

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  5. Brian MillerJune 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    love the kids voice you capture in this...and for the kids whose moms or dads serve, thank you.

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  6. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    So darling!! At first I read your post to say...taking the 'plunge'! But this is much better. I don't know why but more then ever I'm looking forward to this time of year. I don't think we even have plans for the 4th and I don't think this town offers much but I'm just so grateful for our country...our flag...and our freedom! I'm so glad that children are still being taught the Pledge of Allegiance too!

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  7. Gina KleinworthJune 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Sue- that is an excellent thing for a young man to do- so happy that he is so proud of his country.

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  8. karenJune 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    What a darling picture. He's such a cute little boy.

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  9. CarolineJune 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Perfect!! And such a great poem to go along with the picture! There is nothing quite as cheery as looking at a group of children learning to be patriotic! :)

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  10. CherylJune 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Looks like the little girl has her bases covered. Even though the boys got the hand wrong, they look like they got it wrong with pride.

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  11. JennyJune 21, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Oh Sue. So precious!

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  12. EmJune 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    this makes me want to go by a flag or something.

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  13. Little HatchlingsJune 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    what a great post, Sue. Your grandson is super adorable!

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  14. DarleneJune 21, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Wow! That really made me cry! I absolutely love this poem and it is so timely right now. I hate the people who are trying to omit {One nation}, UNDER GOD,INDIVISIBLE.......... We all knew about them trying to eliminate the "under God" but to now add indivisible is just awful. Think what it would mean to have our country divisible. I love this poem, Sue. I always get weepy whenever a patriotic song is sung, or when the flag goes by.

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  15. LeAnnJune 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    What a priceless picture and a wonderful poem. I am so happy to have found you. Your writings always inspire me.
    Blessings to you!
    Keep me updated on your sweet mom; I miss her posts.

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  16. TaraJune 21, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Oh my goodness, how sweet. Makes me smile...

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  17. ConnieJune 21, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Fabulous poem, Sue. Very cute picture of your grandson. He just used his OTHER right hand.

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  18. KatieJune 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Sue! Just heard your son got into UCI medical school!!!! AWESOME! Couldn't be happier for you both. Great news :)

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  19. TiffanyJune 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Love this post...we should all say the pledge with such attentiveness!

    Tiffany

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  20. StefJune 21, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Amen!

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  21. LeoviJune 22, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Beautiful oath, a solemn picture.

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  22. People Who Know Me Would Say:June 22, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I was a serious elementary school pledge-er myself...but you know when it really came to mean something serious? When I was in the Air Force.

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  23. pattyJune 22, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    so sweet.. but the "tree-mendous" shot? stunning!
    patty@www.findingserendipity.com

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  24. anitamombanitaJuly 2, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    What a little cutie. And even though he's got the wrong hand, he's a natural leader... his little friend seems to be taking his cues on how to say the pledge properly (or almost properly)!

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