I’m grateful for my extended family.
Growing up, I had a good relationship with all 4 of my grandparents, and even remember some of my great-grandparents, although the one I spent the most time with was Grandma Jones (you know, the one who loved cheese?).
My Grandma taught me how to crochet granny-squares, took us berry picking and made amazing pies and applesauce! I have fond memories of swimming in their pond and going camping in Canada with them.
My other grandparents had the coolest house, complete with a bomb-shelter in the basement! Many hours were spent playing with cousins in that house, pretending we were in the back of a bakery hiding out or dressing up with Grandma’s dress up box. I’ve still never seen a dress up box as good as hers, complete with cool hats and scuba flippers….why she had scuba flippers I’ll never know!
Little me sitting in the TV room (or as Grandpa called it, “idiot-machine room”), sporting a lovely hat from Grandma’s dress up box.
There was an abundance of aunts, uncles (especially uncles), and cousins. I’m grateful for the families I come from!
What are you thankful for today?
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