I was raised in a huge family, going to reunions every year, camping out, roasting marshmallows and jumping off an old bus tire into the lake. I love and cherish all these memories and wish my kids could experience the same. Times have changed and we stay connected with family through Facebook and other social medias. It works but there is no late night game of cards or swimming till your fingers are unrecognizable and I always loved the game of baseball where we played families against each other. Yes these are my childhood memories and now we all have families of our own creating indiviual family memories. Don't get me wrong we do still get together but not always at the same time. It is funny how the day to day gets in the way of connecting with loved ones. Sometimes I think family takes each other for granted, knowing that if we miss that certain get-together there will always be another one. Sure we get together at holidays, but what happens when you miss one and then it turns into three. We will for sure talk about you but be so happy that you joined us again in the circle of people that always forgive and forget. Family is my safe ground. I can always show my frustration, anger and insecurities to them and nothing changes. The love that was there before is still there. We are not perfect and we need this safe place to go when we need to let it all out.
My kids are lucky because they have a handful of grandparents that love and celebrate them everyday. I love that they are in my kids life surrounding them with all that they have learned that I have not quite grasped yet. I have selected a few pictures of family that we have celebrated reunions with or see on all of our special occasions. Not everyone is pictured that is near and dear to me. I could post pictures all day long and I am sad that I don't have pictures of me at the lake jumping off that bus tire. Here are some of my favorite pictures of my kids and family.
My family that supports me and my family through all of our ups and downs. I am celebrating them for all that they give everyday.
Awesome Arly! You have a wonderful family and they even seem to love you as much as I do! heehee. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat post and great photos. I wish we were able to get together more often...I think we're going to have to do something about that!
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Aunt Sarah
Love this! So true I miss those family reunions every year! We need to get family together more often! Love you!
ReplyDeleteShan Shan thanks and you always crack me up! I love you !
ReplyDeleteKim, it is way overdue for a family reunion. But I liked the good ole days when we went to the lake and it was simple...no entertainment. Lots of card playing and no schedules but food time.
Sarah thanks and getting together is always a great idea! We would love that!!