Its always so great when I get to be in the presence of some of the people I love more then anything else in this world. And this was one of those days! My Aunt Joyce, whom I have called Aunt Cookie since I was knee high to a grasshopper! She came up from LA. My cousin Carlos who is more a brother to me then a cousin came with his partner from Colorado. My son was there as well as my Brothers boys so it was going to be a grand day!!!
We arrived to a table full of food thanks to my wonderful sister-in-law Wendy. She always goes out of her way to make every gathering wonderful. It was just great to be in the same room with everyone. And me being me, had camera in hand pretty much the entire time. hahaha I cant help it! They are memories and I want to cherish them all! I have learned over the last 10 yrs. that life is short and you need to soak up and enjoy every minute your with your family! So that is why I am always with camera. I think I got some good ones that day. Sadly the day ended too soon as I had to head off to work. Well my friends that is where my holiday fun ended. I ended up getting into an auto accident on the freeway while heading to work that night. It was just a fender bender. Could have been much worse. I am working thru some health issues due to the accident. But I am thankful that I got to spend the time I did with both of my families. That accident was maybe a smack in the head from my mother or father or guardian sprit saying “Wake up! Appreciate the beauty around you and how lucky you are to have a loving husband and son, Family who will always be there for you. Even though you only see them once a year, if you needed them they would be there. It was a lesson I plan on heeding. Cuz you know I don’t need those types of slaps to the head very often!! hahahahah
I look forward to seeing them all again soon. And plan to do a better job of keeping in contact.
Blessings to all!!!
