• Family

    Family Makes the Best Memories

    When I was growing up, my family and I spent a lot of holidays and Sunday afternoons at my grandparents’ house, and my aunt, uncle, and cousins were there, too. I have vivid memories of my siblings and me playing…

  • Faith,  Family

    A Tribute to Tradition

    It’s hard to tell when traditions actually begin or why they begin.  I just know my family has them, especially around Christmastime.  First of all, we insist on having a live tree.  I’d like to say we go to a…

  • Family

    Not-So-Traditional Thanksgivings

    When I was growing up, every year we had the same Thanksgiving tradition at my grandparents’ house. It was always my family, my aunt, my uncle, my cousins, my grandparents, turkey, dressing (the best I’ve ever had!), twice-baked potatoes, homemade…