Making Memories

Well, here it is Sunday, our last day in California.  It's been an awesome trip, and the nitpicky's  I had on day one are long gone.  I'm just letting it all go, and enjoying every moment.  There's nothing like family time to keep a person's spirits up, humility in check, and gratefulness at the top of the list.  

We played a rousing game of Phase 10 last night, which was a lot of fun -- and shows me why I never play cards in a casino -- I have NO luck whatsoever!  *laughs*


This is my sister and granddaughter ... getting ready to play and win another hand!

I've spent a lot of weekends up here with family in the past year, most often without my kids in tow, and when its time to leave I always think that I should be here with family ... but I'm not having that feeling this time, and I think its all the commotion of having my kids along.  There's so much more chaos this time!  *grins*  but that's how it should be with family - always something happening :)

I've learned a great deal about myself in these trips, and the most profound for me is that I had a great childhood, it made me into a very unique person.  And in this day and age, it also means that I'm a rare kind of gal.  There are so many who didn't have the advantage of growing up in a loving home where no matter what you do, there is still love and support from your family.  I realized that no matter how much I want to create that for others, you can't recreate that for a person who's already grown up.  It works best on children.  So if you have little ones around you, in your life in some capacity, spend time with them, love them unconditionally, and give of your self.  You will reap what you sow for years and years to come!