Traditions

    This time of year is often filled with tradition. This particular weekend is no exception for me.

   For twenty-odd years,  my grandmother was part of an immensely popular craft show in our area. I come from a family of hunters and every year, this craft show fell on opening weekend.  Each year,  dad would go hunting up north and my mom would take us to the show.  We loved to look at all of the holiday treats crafts people were making.  The originality and ingenuity was always fascinating to me. Later on in the day, we would do some decorating at home with a Grandma.  The whole weekend was filled with fun, girly adventures.

    I missed my dad so much (I would always hide one of my toys in his suitcase so he had something  of mine close to him) but the girls always had a blast and created lots of special memories together.

    As an adult, the memories of those special weekends mean so much to me. To this day, my mom and I have a unique and incredible relationship. The bond we have was built on TIME spent with one another. I'm so thankful to be continuing the traditions of this special weekend with my children. I'm so blessed my children have my mom and grandma to love, too.

    What are some of your favorite memories? Can you share those traditions with your family? What new traditions can you start? Don't get too wrapped up in the commercialism of this time of year. Our kids enjoy "stuff" for a while but they'll hold onto the memories and time we give them for a lifetime.

   I  Love you mom! You were my first fan in life and I'm so thankful for your influence .
   Lots  of success, Adam! Fill our freezer, baby!

   Enjoy your weekend,
     Alyssa