A time for everything.

Family and food, is there any better combination? Twenty-one of us gathered in the recreation hall of my grandma's church to celebrate Christmas today. It was wonderful to see my aunts, uncles, and cousins again. I love being with family. Family grounds me and reminds me that I'm a part of something much bigger. This side of my family is very connected to their heritage. My grandma can tell stories of her great-great-grandparents and because she and my grandfather were married when she was very young she tells stories of his side of the family too. It's nice to feel, see, hear, and taste that kind of history. Mostly it's nice to be with people who love me and one another fully. Erin played games with her cousins. I'm glad she was able to connect with them so quickly. David left early so he could get some sleep before going to work this evening. Hayden and I sat and talked and soaked up all of the goodness. He stole everyone's heart with his blue eyes and cute coo's.