.: traditions :.

I am a member of a "traditional" family. And one of those great traditions is getting dressed up and going shopping as a family along with all the other nutcases who are choosing to spend 8 hours on their feet. Today is that day! Today is the day that we go to the same mall, look at the same stores, try out the newest models of the same toys, and go to the same restaurant for our same spaghetti dinner. And the crazy thing is... I totally enjoy it! I enjoy getting to be with my parents and siblings, although my attitude will probably be different after I have mingled with all those insane shoppers. But overall, I really enjoy getting to spend the day with them and create opportunities for new memories to laugh about next year. Traditions like this are ones that I look forward to. And it is just one of the couple traditions that make up a time of the year that I love best!