Write about a few of your favorite family traditions.

Taking pictures is one of my favorite family traditions. There didn’t have to be an occasion to take pictures, that is something we enjoyed doing. It is how we captured memories. We had lots of picture books. They were from when my grandmother, grandfather, and their children were young. There were pictures of my great-grandparents, uncles, and aunts. I enjoyed hearing the stories they would tell us about those times. I wish I could have met my great-grandparents, but I wasn’t born then. The stories they would tell us would make us laugh. I can say that I guess that’s why I love taking pictures. I love making memories with my family and friends. I wish I could relive some of those times of joy and happiness.

Life goes on. Those are only moments in time that will never happen again. I can still see the picture where my grandfather is sitting at the table eating a big piece of cake with white frosting. I remember the picture he and my grandmother took in the front yard on their wedding anniversary. She had on a blue flowered sundress, and he had on his work uniform and hat. It’s funny how those memories are still fresh in my mind as if they happened yesterday.

My heart misses them so much, they both are with Jesus now. I have to stop now because I can’t see through the tears. Until next time, make memories with your family and friends. Deuces.