As I sit here and feel guilty I haven't posted in an embarrassingly long while, I find myself compelled to write about my family. I'm pretty sure there is nothing else in the world I love more. Not even sleeping in or going on vacation. And that's saying something, because those are both awesome.
What other weekend would it be more appropriate to muse on this topic? Thanksgiving for me this year has been a trifecta of family loving goodness that I wish I was never away from. Thursday we spent the holiday with our "chosen family," the Hermanson's. Rod and Bobbie graciously invited us into their homes to celebrate with them along with their two sons, Matt and Jake, and Rod's parents. It was an all day affair filled with deep fried turkey, jello shots and many games of Canadian Rummy. Perhaps it wasn't the most traditional Thanksgiving, but it has been by far my favorite of the 20 years I've been around.
Today, I carried on the tradition of baking Finn bread, a family recipe, passed down through the lineage of the Bidon family. First and foremost, I am extremely thankful for being a part of my step-mom's family. I have known them practically my whole life and am finally to the point where I feel like I'm one of them. My sister Jackie and I were taught how to bake this amazing bread (and also how to eat it). All the while, playing cards with the rest of the clan. Jeff and Kelly traveled all the way over from Wenachee for Thanksgiving along with their kids, Ian and Michael. Matt and Holly were there with their kids Enzo and Lilly (my FAVORITES, but don't tell). And of course Papa and Bamma were there. I set a personal record by playing 3 strait card games. Usually, I can hardly stand on game before my ADD mind screams at me to do something else.
Now, I'm at home. Getting ready for tomorrow, the Apple Cup, where I'll get to spend the day with my roommates cheering on our team to victory.
Albeit, practically none of the people listed above are actually related to me, but funny thing is, they might as well be because I love each of them more than I have the capacity to explain in any combination of words. When I'm with these people, my family, nothing else matters. I'm happy and that's all I'll ever need.
