Rose, Adi, and I crossed the street, heading for the park. The bells in the tower above chimed. “It’s thirty something,” Adi said, referring to the time. “We’re late because we always have to go everywhere with a whole crew.”
I looked back at our crew, still gathered at the edge of my brother’s driveway, waiting to cross the street to join us. Wren and my mom stood on either side of my niece, Vienna, ready to guide her through her very first egg hunt. My dad, brother, and my brother’s girlfriend Jenny all stood by their side. A solid wall of our people, ready to join us.
“Let’s wait for them,” I said to Adi, grabbing her hand to slow her down just as she let out a sigh of frustration.
Vienna’s giddy giggles grew louder as they got closer, she had no idea what we were about to do and it didn’t really matter. She was just happy to be with her crew. So was I.
Where There Is Joy 
Awww! That Vienna is so lucky to have you all! Hope she found lots of eggs and the Easter Bunny is good to her and the rest of her crew!
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Oh how I wish I lived close enough to my sisters to have a crew like this one. Some day, I hope that Adi will appreciate it; until then, you’ll just have to try to convince her that it’s worth the wait.
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It’s a great crew! I’m looking forward to seeing our crew tomorrow, but it won’t be the same without Calyn. Thank goodness for FaceTime these days!
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This slice about a crew to witness the many “firsts” is heartwarming. Thank goodness for the crews in our lives.
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I love how you captured this small moment – trying to get to the park with the large extended family! Adding Wren’s dialogue (“We’re late because we always have to go everywhere with a whole crew.”) and sigh as you slow her down create the perfect tone. Sure, going as a crew creates a pace but how lovely to have a crew! Enjoy your weekend!
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The crew! Adi will love that crew more and more as she gets older.
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That crew will be there for a long, long time. Our kids have a “wall” of cousins that are rarely all together any more, but when they are, there is some kind of solidarity that defies explanation.
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Aw what a lovely moment to capture!
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There’s nothing like a family tradition seen through new eyes!
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