Family time is my favorite time.

Several weekends ago, my family and I decided to visit my mother's grave for the first time since we buried her last August. I was dreading making this visit for months but when I got there and saw my family it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

My mom's grave was actually very beautiful and it was comforting to talk to her and let her know how much she meant/means to me. I thanked her and I cried. But I think it was time that we visited and now I won't dread it as much. I'll make sure to make a trip often just to talk to her.

We were quite emotional after the visit so it was the best idea for us to go bowling afterwards. My sister, Maryanna, came up with the idea and I'm so glad she did. Initially we were just going to go out and eat somewhere but when I think of it that wasn't at all what we needed. We needed some good ole family fun. And fun is what we had.

There was some confusion in the beginning when you're trying to bowl with ten people but once it was all figured out it was so much fun. My niece and nephew got so into it. To be honest, we all did. Sean of course had the highest score, he always does. I always joke that he does it for a living but in truth we only bowl like once a year, if that. It was so nice to see my dad enjoy himself too.

We indulged in some bowling greasy food which is sometimes what you need and we just had a really, really good time.












I say this often because I mean it with every part of me.
Family is everything.