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A PLACE WE SHARE
Sixteen family occasions, told in sixty-four personal stories. A little different through every pair of eyes.
Family circleThe children are growing into their own conversations, their own plans. Sitting here, listening to them tease each other, I felt how much of a family is made of simply turning up together.
Family circleThe snacks disappeared before the first round ended. Nobody checked the time until the game was nearly over. I like evenings that quietly make themselves longer.
Family circleI collected photographs of everyone's sandy shoes. They tell the story almost as well as the view. We arrived home tired, with a cooler full of leftovers and several new favourite places.
Family circleThey made a menu and asked us to dress up a little. Halfway through dinner, we told them the story of meeting in Vancouver in 1998. They requested the funny version.
Family circleI tried to take a steady photograph, but I was smiling too much. He looked for us before he started. I hope he always knows where to find us in the crowd.
Family circleThis recipe came from my childhood kitchen. We finally copied it onto a fresh card, with the children's notes in the margins. Now the stains belong to two generations.
Family circleAt the end of the year, we talked about her favourite books and the projects she wanted to try next. I wanted to remember that mixture of pride and possibility. This sample report gives that story a place.
Family circleEvery room had a purpose, including a room almost entirely for books. I wanted to save more than a picture of a craft project. I wanted us to remember how carefully she had imagined a place for everyone.
Family circleI grew up in Victoria, but walking here with my own children made everything feel different. I told them about Saturday afternoons by the harbour and the bus ride I used to take home.
Family circleThere were scraps of paper everywhere, but she knew exactly which pieces she still needed. I especially love the butterfly. It has the hopeful shape of something made without worrying about perfection.
Family circleI remember sitting beside him as we talked about the year, including the things that were still difficult. We celebrated his effort over ice cream. This sample report helps tell the story of that conversation.
Family circleThe paper curled a little while the paint dried, so we put it on the kitchen table before finding a safe spot for it. I love the tiny players and the big patch of blue sky above them.