Does your family have a fun or crazy tradition that you've kept going through the years? Our family is all about capturing the smiles. From the time I was a little girl, every Christmas Eve on my dad's side we always gather for a group shot. When we were all younger it was a time we would dread posing for pictures for all of our parents, but now that my cousins and I are older we're the ones posing our children and grandchildren.
Life is precious. Hug them tight. Cherish your time together. If you follow my fan page on Facebook you may know that in September my cousin's 19-year-old son along with his best friend were both hit and killed by a drunk driver. After this tragic loss of Trevor, this holiday season holds a bittersweet feeling for both families. We won't be making new memories with him this year, but we cling to all of our past photos and sweet memories. Now we celebrate our very short time we had with him. We find ourselves hugging those that are with us a little bit longer and not holding back the "I Love You's." We've all come to realize just how precious those pictures are, and that our time together is the best gift we can give!
This holiday season I'm happy to team up with Catholic Central to celebrate family traditions and promote spending more time with those you love. Their "Christmas Fun In 5" initiative is inspiring families to find more ways to have fun together and make new traditions together. Download the free printable and start your own "Christmas Fun In 5" with your kids!
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We usually make warm cookies after the late mass on Christmas Eve and catch up.
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