A family can be defined by parents and children living together in a household. But that is so formal. Family is different for everyone. Some people are born into their family others adopted, many friends pull together and consider one another family. Just because the children grow up, move out, and find their independence… it doesn’t take away from the fact that they are family. While all families have their own set of dysfunctions, hiccups, and mishaps (yes, we all have them)… the joy begins with the parents. Now, this can be your birth parents, stepparents, adopted parents, single parent… or even your best friend’s parents…. but these people are the ones have the responsibility to bring on the happiness. This takes work. Marriage takes work. Parenting takes work. They are both jobs that never stop, but are so rewarding when they are successful. So, find time to reset what your doing and bring some laughter back into your everyday. This family did.

Clearly their oldest son, who is now off to college and leading his own independent life, still finds joy when back with his family. A little sneak attack on his dad was the perfect way to spice things up.  Now vs then. A photo they will continue to remake for years to come.  This beauty has some big things coming her way real soon!