Family

This past weekend was my brother Lee's wedding. All of us, minus the baby, were part of the wedding party. My new sister in law, is a wonderful person, and i'm excited for what's in store for this young couple.

At the rehearsal dinner we had a time where people could stand up and say something to the couple. My mom had told me about this a week in advance but i didn't think about saying anything until in was my turn. My other brother Mondo got up and said some nice words so i figured I better say something. Being unprepared was silly of me but no one is going to remember what was said anyways. I kept repeating how happy I was for them, and how excited I am to see what is instore for them. They're young, like Carlos and I were when we were married. A lot has happened in 6 years, some good, some rough, but we're happy and thankful for one another.

At the reception the next evening, my brother Mondo gave his best man speech. He had planned what to say and did a stand up job. One thing he said really stuck with me though. He said that his family is the coolest family he knows. I'm not saying that I agree with him because I'm so cool. Lord knows i'm not. But aside from that, he's right. A lot of people have amazing family relationships. They don't just get along, but they love being together. They rejoice with each other, they grieve with one another and they long for time together. This is the Davis family. We've always been big on family bonding. Whether it be through meals, holidays, vacations, camping, or music we sincerely enjoy being together.

We're all grown up now, and the family is only getting bigger as time passes. And as Meredith takes this leap into our loving, quirky, attention deficient and often overly emotional family, I hope she can see what Mondo meant. It's never about whose got the better family. It's about rejoicing in the one you have through love, sincerity, and laughter.