This year has had its ups and downs. This year we had a relaxing weekend with family as a priority. We spent all day cooking as a family. Each person in charge of making a dish and competing who could make a better one. The kitchen looked more like an episode of Master Chef than a traditional family dinner. It was a great day to have our family together and with the people we care about.

Days like this one make me so thankful for family. Even though dinner took hours to cook I wish every day could be as special and fun as that one.

I wish this holiday was focused more on gathering instead of giving. The family gathered together in the kitchen was a blessing.