Do you have large family gatherings? One way to keep memories of your event is to provide a scrap book at the event for family members to write on different pages. "What is your favorite memory at the lake house?" was one of the questions we asked all of our family members. This can help provide you with tag lines for your pictures and quotes from family members.
This past fourth of July my whole family and extended family came to spend time on the lake. We also celebrated my dad's 72nd birthday. It was great sharing meals and fun watching the young and the old boating and swimming on the lake.
Each family took turns planning meals and cooking for one day and then helped to clean the next day. This worked really well since I broke my leg and couldn't help out. We often want to do everything when it's your house and people are guest. Not being able to carry things or walk around the house to do the things I normally do when you entertain helped me to enjoy my company more. It also really gave everyone great satisfaction in helping with the meals. We sure have some great cooks in our family!
My planning chart and pictures of the meals will be a great addition to this years 4th of July scrapbook. What did you do for the 4th of July? Do you have other ways of keeping track of your memories? Drop us a line and share with the group.
