Brunch

When my kids were younger, I couldn't wait for them to get older so that we could do things together as a family.  It turns out, as they get older they develop their own social lives, get jobs and have their own special activities.  While this is great, it turns out that it is now difficult to find "family time" where everyone is free.  The exception to this is Sunday morning brunch which has become a staple in our house.  It's one of the few times we can be virtually guaranteed to have everyone home and awake.  This time has become one of my favorites as no one is in a rush.  We are not rushing supper to get to an activity, or exhausted from a long day of work / school.  Everyone is typically at their best and relaxed and some of our best family discussions happen during this time.  Some days the brunch is simply bacon, eggs & toast, while other brunches can get fancy with smoked salmon, a a smorgasboard of meats and a variety of fruits & cheeses.  Some of my favorite family memories involve the sun shining through our dining room window with the cows, Llamas and dogs in the distance and the North River shimmering in the mid-morning sun and a family in no rush to go anywhere.