When Jordan was little she was VERY into traditions. Almost obsessed really.
Whenever we did something new that she enjoyed she would say, "We need to make this a tradition". HAPPY!!
I think our all time favorite Family Tradition was playing games after dinner every night.J loved it so much that she would often use it as a topic for school assignments and such. You can read one "true life narrative" that she wrote HERE. Precious!
If you have been a reader here for awhile you already know that Jordan had her New Years Eve Traditions with her BFF Emma that HAD to happen EVERY year.
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Ahhh...so much cuteness!! HAPPY! HAPPY! HAPPY! Where has the time gone and WHY do they need to grow up and be TOO COOL for NYE at home? *le sigh*
So why do I bring this all up?
When my little nice was here my mom sent her home with a dress for her to wear when she turns 8 in December and is baptized.
We explained that the dress was very special. That Auntie wore it, Aunt Amy wore it and her mom wore it when we were all baptized. OH and my niece Taylor also wore it ( I can't believe I almost forgot that).
She exclaimed, "OH, so it is a tradition!!" HAPPY!!!
HAPPY!!! Seriously, my heart swelled and I still get a little teary each time I think about it!
So yeah, I am feeling all kinds of nostalgic and HAPPY.
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13 comments:
Oh.....Mamarazzi! This is the *sweetest* post EVER! It is bringing tears to my eyes. Traditions are what our kids remember, for sure!
Thanks so much for hosting!
xo,
RJ
Tay wore it too! Funny that you posted this, I had to get it out of her closet yesterday to prove that I had remembered to bring it. She is already getting very excited for december. Quincy didn't realize until yesterday that she, too, will get to wear it when she turns 8. Oh the excitement! They even high fived. hillarious.
BTW--last night's FHE activity involved the girls going to walmart to pick out a birthday toy for coco. Yes, really. The girls want to know what kind of cake she gets. Important details, you know.
New Year's Eve at your house looks super-fun.
Just found you through Ricki Jill. What a fun Idea!
I'm adding you to my Google reader so that I don't miss any of your posts.
Awww, traditions are awesome! That is really cool! :) So adorable too.
Super sweet! Love traditions!
Traditions are pretty fantastic - and I'm glad that so many run through your family! To be honest, we don't have many traditions in our family, but all is well with the world anyway!
Traditions are what families are made of. I know I look back on some of the things we did when I was a kid fondly now. We are trying to make good memories and traditions for our kids too.
That's so cool!
Traditions are VERY happy. I love that sweet dress...and that so many in the family have had a chance to wear it.
I think I'm just happy for a clean house today. Is that an awful thing to be happy for? It's joy all around my house today after a thorough cleaning yesterday. :)
I love those kind of home-grown traditions! :D
Awh... what a beautiful tradition! I can see why you are so HAPPY!
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