Memories are happiness

Being surrounded by family and people who have made wonderful memories for you and your kids is pure happiness. I love telling you about the memories I have growing up and doing things with my uncles and cousins.  

As you guys went fishing this week your dad sure had some fond memories to share with you about fishing with his uncles. Now, when it comes to shooting off fireworks...let's just say you have it in your blood thanks to your great uncles!!

I'm so thankful you have aunts and uncles that love you, and love experiencing life with you when you are only around for a brief stay. 

Heck, two of them even moved closer to you! I think that was the best move ever! 

As I look at this picture of my mom with her brothers...I have great memories with these guys. 

I was spoiled/loved by my uncles. Some of my best childhood memories are hikes to Shaw park, road trips to Pere Marquette or the weekly treats of Goldfish and jaw breakers. They even managed to take me on trips to Florida, Michigan and the Hussau river? Holidays were made even better because of them. -Ribs, watermelon, decorations and fireworks for the fourth

-pumpkins bigger than your trunk for Halloween

-green envelopes for Christmas

-honey baked hams and lamb cakes for Easter

-poppyseed stolen for spring break and

-surprise brown bags or turtles in the summer;) 

I'd say that I need to step it up when it comes to being an aunt. So hopefully this summer I will have some time to make memories with my own nephews and nieces soon. 

I spoke with my uncle today. He was friendly, hopeful and eager to talk. He wasn't angry, grumpy, or refusing my call.  He's got more courage than I thought he'd have at this point in his life. I'm thankful that he is allowing us to be a part of it and allowing others to help. 

When you know your about to lose someone you love, it's the memories that will allow you to love that someone forever...and bring you the happiness that you need when they are gone. 

We don't know when our time is up. However, we do know that we are given this day. So love someone, laugh with someone and make a lasting memory today. 

Go on an adventure, take a hike, find a bargain, take a picture or have a beer. That's what my uncles would say. 

I hope your aunts and uncles know how much they are loved and what fun memories you have had with them.

What a blessing they are:)

Here's to many more memories with all of them.