Over the summer, I was privileged to be asked to help take pictures at my photography teacher's son's wedding. It was crazy busy the whole time except right after the ceremony. I love this picture because it shows the beginnings of a family, but at the same time, a union of two already large families.
Some of the best and strongest families are the ones that are diverse and encompass many different types of people. My family is fairly large, and covers several ethnicities, including Mexican, Swiss, and Mid-Western American. We all have different personalities that add spice into our lives, especially holiday events. The thing I love most about my family is the way all our traditions and cultures come together. When ever I'm with my mother's side of the family, we act like goof-balls. Having a constant exchange of stories or jokes, and always eating enchiladas. My father's side of the family are always together, eating pot luck, Subs, or Grandma's casserole. We love gambling pocket change in Bingo, and poker.
Even though each side of the family is very different from one another, they are very alike as well. They stick together and support one another, and truly live up to the motto that family comes first. My immediate family (my mom, dad, and Brewster our dog) is a mix of Mid-Western and Mexican values, and I believe that this diversity is the strength that allows us to stick together.
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