Growing up I used to sing old songs with my dad on road trips for hours in his old Ford pickup. I remember scrolling through the old radio channels to find the perfect song to sing to and to this day we still do it, even his grandchildren.
We are not professional singers but we love to sing and there is not a time I can remember us not singing when we’ve gathered together as a family. What I have learned over the years of spending time with my family is that kitchen tables are not just a place to set decor but they serve as a place where laughter, tears, and togetherness can be shared.
Having this in mind, I wanted to be able to capture all the moments I've shared with our family by recording everyone singing together. I was really excited to sing with all the kids. My nephew Luke had raced to get his harmonica before we started and did an incredible job. None of us went into this time with much practice but after hearing it all come together I was amazed at the high notes that my niece Lynsi hit as well as my four daughters and nephew Layne and niece Layci that crushed it in singing.
Music has an amazing ability to speak to the soul and where we gather together should be a place where memories are shared. Not just tables that look nice and collect dust. We hope that after you listen to a piece of our family you are inspired to make your own family traditions and are reminded how important family is and what a blessing it is to spend time with one another.
Have a wonderful holiday season. Eat to your heart's content, sing until you can’t sing anymore, and always remember what is most important in this life.
Happy Holidays from all of us!