Although I enjoy spending quality time which my mom, dad, and brother, I believe that the memories we make with our extended family pull us together even closer. Whenever its a family member’s birthday, we all meet up at one of the homes for dinner to celebrate the birthday. But if you thought it was just any ordinary family gathering, you’re wrong! In our wild yet amazing family, after we finish the delicious meal, everyone sings the “Happy Birthday” song and then we go around the table and one by one we give a speech consisting of kind words and love to the birthday girl or boy. This family tradition makes me get all warm and cozy inside, because it makes me feel like we are that special family that takes the time to show how thankful we are for one another. And obviously, along the way, there are some fun jokes and laughs between all of us, that makes our time together that much better.