Tonight we had a little family get together. It started with a request by my very good childhood friend, Gini, who grew up here, but now lives in New Jersey. She's here visiting, as she does yearly, and asked me if we could get my family together so she could see them all. So, we did just that. At my house we had 7 adults, 9 kids, lots of food, & LOTS of laughs. I took a few pictures, but this is one that I LOVE. I hardly ever get to be around everyone at once, but more rare than that, is a group photo. On the far left is my baby brother, Nathan. Next is my dad, Roger, then me, & on the far right is my younger brother, Jared...as if you could not tell we are all siblings (& got most of our mother's DNA, on looks anyway). We had a blast talking & remembering & catching up with Gini. But you know, it really made my mind flood with those memories of way back when, when we were all just kids, & didn't know where life would take us, & really weren't concerned about it, because we were kids. Who knew that one day we'd all be busy with our own families & lives, & not really get to spend much time together? We have all taken different roads in life, and there have been twists & turns for all of us, but I would say we are all successful in our own ways. I just wanted to share my rare sighting with you & remind you to hug your family, spend time with 'em, & let 'em know you love 'em...because those moments that are so rare are also so precious, & I thank God above for everything rare & precious.
