family day.

Today is a great day! Today is Family Day. 


This is a pretty recent holiday in Ontario. I believe it was acknowledged in 2008. My maternal side of family is fantastic. We love each other dearly and all get together AT LEAST once a month. My Aunt is like a second Mom and my older cousins are all like sisters. 


In February we used to get together for my Grandmothers birthday, but after she passed away, I was a little worried that we might miss a chance to spend time together for that month. I secretly hoped that some of my cousins would get pregnant in May. I think the universe decided to help us out and give us Family Day. Nothing more fitting than celebrating a day to be with each other, reliving old memories and talking about the future.


PLUS...our family loves food. We are complete foodies. Who doesn't love getting together and eating with family. They are the least likely to judge when you dive into your third helping. In fact, half the time they encourage it so there wont be leftovers. 


Today's menu is consisting of BBQ items. I am completely looking forward to my Aunt's potato salad. She honestly makes the best. I'm not just saying that either. She passed the recipe onto me, because no one else in the family has been able to replicate it properly. Its all about portions and time put into it. There will be plenty of other goodies as well! I am going to make/bring chips & "the dip" (which is only a Club House package, but seems to be the best dip in the world that my Grandmother used to make at every event), some of my delicious Bruschetta, and some goat cheese with delicious crackers that my friend Tracy brought back form New York for me. I don't really want to share them, because they are that good. But I feel inclined to introduce them to the rest of the world. 


I hope you all have an amazing day today, even if you don't celebrate this "holiday" where you are, call a family member or go through old photos and reminisce.


Happy Family Day! Love you all!