I am from sweet smelling candles, fuzzy blankets,

messy teenage girl bedrooms, warm cozy kitchen, and

shiny family picture frames.

I am from old sappy trees, musty softball mits, colorful sidewalk chalk,

and the happy bubbles that were blown.

I am from the colorful elementary school park, beat up baseball diamonds,

the blacktop track, the bright green field of grass and nosiy neighbor.

I am from my mom's joyful laugh, sister's bright powerful smile,

Aunt Kelly's determination, Aunt Jill's postivity, Grandma's cooking,

Uncle Jeff's jokes, and Uncle Matt's sneaky gifts.

I am from "stop fighting with your sister!", "I love you too the moon and back", and " Clean your room".

I am from cheesy potatoes, ice tea, pasta, garlic bread,

and homemade cookies.

I am from the old van shoebox, bags of memories,

and my senior burn box.