1. Family Parties are the BEST
Family parties have been a huge part of my life. Ever since I can remember having a huge family party almost every weekend as a child was one of the best things to ever happen to me. Since most all of my family lives less than 10 minutes away there isn't a day that goes by where I don't see them or have contact with them when I'm home.
2. Vacations are INSANE
On both sides of my family, vacations are AMAZING. Whether I'm going to a dude ranch in California or a lake house in Tennessee, they're an adventure. I never really know what to expect whether it's a crazy game of Pictionary or some killer karaoke its always so fun.
3. Everyone is so extremely weird with one another
When your extended family is as close as mine is the boundaries aren't the strongest. We basically are just ourselves-- our very weird selves. Whether your uncles are singing very badly to a song or you're dancing crazy with your cousins, there is never a dull moment when you have a family as weird and amazing as mine.
4. THE FOOD
Yes, we all know the importance of food but when you have a huge family at family get together, the food is ENDLESS. Whether it's some weird melon prosciutto thing (apologies to any family member who made that who reads this, I still love you), to life changing cheese potatoes, to donuts that your dad gets from Kentucky for every Christmas. The food is something that brings the family together and truly keeps them happy.
5. Support System
They will always be there for you. No matter what situation you're in your family will never leave you. Throughout any situations you go through, you have your family to go through it with you. They are my rock and they always will be. No matter who you are reading this my mom, aunt, grandparents, second cousin, or just some distant relative, thank you for helping me become the person I am. I wouldn't be the person I am without you. If you're just some random person, do me a favor and go call your cousin. Ask them to hang out! I bet you will have an amazing time. LOVE YOU FAM!
I'd like to dedicate this post to my beautiful Grandmother who passed away April 18th, 2017. Grandma, I love you more than words. Thank you for bringing so much light into my life. You made me laugh and smile so much and I will be thankful for that for the rest of my life. You gave me one of the best things in my life, my family. You had a hell of a life and I know right now you're having a hell of a time with Grandpa. I'll see you again, it might be in a long time but I promise I'll have lots of stories and I'll bring you a diet coke. Fly high, my love.
