Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here. 
This week I’m celebrating Family! We had a great time visiting with my parents and my brother and his family up from PA. We watched the Olympics, played indoor and outdoor games, and went go-kart racing, indoor rock climbing, and mini-golfing. The kids beat the heat and humidity with a water balloon fight and by spraying each other with a garden hose.
We also helped fix my Dad’s dryer that quit working in the middle of everything. It was a fun collaborative effort, and after replacing one small part, the dryer was up and running again like new.
Times like these are precious. So often we get caught up in the busyness and hassle of everyday life that we forget what matters most. I learned a long time ago that life is short, and every moment spent with family and friends is to be treasured.
What other celebrations are going on out there?
© Lori L. MacLaughlin and Writing, Reading, and the Pursuit of Dreams, 2016. All rights reserved.
Writing, Reading, and the Pursuit of Dreams 
You’re right. Times like those are precious. Glad you enjoyed time with your family. And fixed the dryer!
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Thanks, Alex! It was a lot of fun.
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Family time should be cherished. So happy you had time together with those you love. You had lots of fun adventures together. Happy weekend.
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We certainly did! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend, as well!
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Nice post, Lori. You are so right: Family and dear friends ultimately are what matter most as you go through life. Have a great week-end.
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Thank you, Elizabeth!
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Sounds like a perfectly, fantastic, family weekend in every way! I had to smile at the machine repair…it seems that no event is complete without such sillinesses popping up to make things that much more adventurous. 🙂
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It’s funny how those things happen. I’m glad we were able to fix it.
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Sounds like a lovely family get together
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It was exactly that. We all had a great time.
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It sounds like you had a wonderful time and made some memories worth cherishing. We are enjoying the warm weather with a little gardening, yard work, and homemade lemonade with fresh mint. It’s been.a long overdue summer here and the leaves are already turning! 🙂
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The leaves are starting to turn here in places, too. I’m okay with that, though. I’m looking forward to the cooler temps of autumn.
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You’re right. It is the little things that make up the fabric of life. You have to take time to enjoy those small moments.
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Absolutely!
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What a perfect CTST post! Yes, times of simple pleasures and happiness are often the best. Yay for enjoying every moment and for fixing the dryer! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Lexa!
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So true and exactly what we should all celebrate. Happy times with family and friends making precious memories. Happy weekend 🙂
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Those times are the best!
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Lori, you’re so right. Being together with family is precious!!!! Enjoy every second!!!
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I’ll do my best! 🙂 Thanks, Cathrina!
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What a lively lot your family are! You’re making some lovely memories there.
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Ha, ha, yes, we made some good ones. 🙂
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It is pretty remarkable when you can all be in the same place at the same time. I’m glad you had good family time!
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It only happens once a year, but we make the most of it. Thanks for stopping by!
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This week I’m glad I can sit quietly and contemplate life. I’m full of clashing feelings.
Anna from elements of emaginette
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It’s nice to have a little down time once in a while.
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Love the idea of a close week with family! It’s nice to rest once in a while 🙂
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Yes, it is! Thanks for visiting!
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