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Celebrating Holidays with Four Generations – Love the Coopers #Giveaway

November 5, 2015 by Jennifer Donovan

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Generations one and four enjoying Christmas

Jennifer looks at her own family and introduces you to Love the Coopers, in theaters November 13, in this sponsored post. Read on for the opportunity to win a $50 Visa gift card.

I am 45 years old and as late as last Christmas, I had 2 grandparents. My husband’s grandmother is still living (and thriving!). My own grandmother died right after Christmas last year. She had struggled with memory loss and dementia for several years, but for 94 1/2 years old, she was in pretty good shape physically and even mentally.

For the last 3 years, she was in an assisted living facility close to me. We visited her there, and brought her out on occasion for family gatherings, but sometimes it confused her to come out. She was always so happy, saying how nice it was that we got her, and she loved seeing us all together, but often as soon as she finished that pumpkin pie, she’d get restless and say that someone should bring her home. She thought they’d be worried about her. It was easy enough for one of us to take her back, so we began planning that someone would probably do that after an hour or two.


Last year the Sunday before Christmas we got together with extended family for our lunch and gift exchange. We included Mimi, of course, and as always she talked about how nice it was to see everyone, and how happy it made her. She ate a nice big lunch, and just sat quietly in a comfy chair as the kids opened their gifts and we visited. We kept waiting for her to say that she wanted to go home, but she didn’t. None of us knew that a week and half later, she’d be gone, but we are thankful of the good time that we all had on that last family gathering.

Love the Coopers

(Left to right) Amanda Seyfried, Jake Lacy, Olivia Wilde, Maxwell Simkins, Blake Baumgartner, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Alan Arkin, Diane Keaton and Alex Borstein (back to camera) in LOVE THE COOPERS to be released by CBS Films and Lionsgate.
(Left to right) Amanda Seyfried, Jake Lacy, Olivia Wilde, Maxwell Simkins, Blake Baumgartner, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Alan Arkin, Diane Keaton and Alex Borstein (back to camera) in LOVE THE COOPERS to be released by CBS Films and Lionsgate.

I love a good holiday movie focusing on family and can’t wait to see Love the Coopers when it comes out November 13. It’s a great cast, as well!

Love The Coopers follows The Cooper clan as four generations of extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. As the evening unfolds, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

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Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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  1. HAZELL PEREZ says

    November 20, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    The best of getting together with my family is the always the blast that we have and see them smile sharing stories and being together makes it special to enjoy together. Thanks for the awesome chance!

    Reply
  2. Philip Lawrence says

    November 20, 2015 at 11:57 am

    The worst thing about family get togethers is that my family has all passed away so I am the only one left which makes for a very quiet get together!

    Reply
  3. Barbara Long says

    November 20, 2015 at 11:56 am

    The best thing about holiday get-togethers is spending the whole day with our children and grandchildren.

    Reply
  4. Frank P says

    November 20, 2015 at 11:21 am

    One of the best things is the family meal!

    Reply
  5. Jenilee Dunson says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:21 am

    We live far apart, so when we get together, we all really enjoy eachother’s company. The worst part is time goes by too fast, and saying goodbye is so sad.

    Reply
  6. Buddy Garrett says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

    The best part is spending time with family and friends.

    Reply
  7. TallulahJane says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I follow you via Bloglovin’ as TallulahJane.

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth Parker says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

    The worst thing, when my whole family gets together, no matter the holiday, would be the arguing. My youngest sibling is a teenager with ODD, and tends to start arguments when around enough people for lengths of time.

    The best part is seeing how happy our kids are to see their family. We live so far away that it doesn’t happen often. :/

    Reply
  9. TallulahJane says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I follow you via instagram as tallulahjane65.

    Reply
  10. Kathy Pease says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:16 am

    The best thing is spending time with the ones you love and having a nice dinner and playing games afterwards

    Reply
  11. TallulahJane says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:15 am

    The worst is when my brother and his wife start arguing. Yes this happens a lot. The best is when I’m with my kids.

    Reply
  12. Peggy Rydzewski says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:09 am

    The best part is hearing the family laughter

    Reply
  13. Allyson Bossie says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Well it is always a barrel of monkeys at get togethers. How drunk is dad: can´t sit up, or can sit up but has rude obnoxious things to say or passively agressively bring up. Which personality is mom going to be is even more worrisome because some are angry and shreaking and some are so uncomfortable from the angry silence. On really rare occasions mom is fun. I hate family get togethers and avoid them for the most part 😀

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  14. Rob says

    November 20, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Family gatherings are a time to reconnect, face-to-face. It offers a chance to fully engage those we love as we laugh and cry together over past happenings and things yet to come.

    Reply
  15. Marie L says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:57 am

    The best thing about getting together is seeing everyone we haven’t seen in awhile. The worst thing in sometimes everyone doesn’t get along.

    Reply
  16. carl says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:44 am

    wow

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  17. Carol says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:02 am

    The best thing is being all together with the family.

    Reply
  18. Tosha H says

    November 20, 2015 at 7:51 am

    When I was a kid the best part was seeing my cousins I didn’t often see, and now as an adult with just my immediate family it’s all about the food!

    Reply
  19. Sherry Conrad says

    November 20, 2015 at 7:50 am

    The best thing about our family get togethers is that there are so many, both the gatherings and people – we live very close to hubs mom and a lot of his siblings and we all enjoy each others company. Everyone is welcome, so when we know someone doesn’t have a place to go, they are family if only for the day. Even in laws, exes, etc are welcomed and made to feel wanted and loved. I really lucked out in the family department.

    Reply
  20. Barb Stenby says

    November 20, 2015 at 7:02 am

    the best thing is the fun we have laughing telling stories and eating good food

    Reply
  21. Lily Kwan says

    November 20, 2015 at 6:30 am

    The best thing is being able to spend time with them.

    Reply
  22. Shea Adams says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:33 am

    The best thing is getting to see family that I havent seen in a long time.

    Reply
  23. Jennifer H. says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:13 am

    I like that we laugh!

    Reply
  24. Jerry Marquardt says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:22 am

    The worst thing about a get together is coordinating the effort to make sure that you invited everyone possible.

    Reply
  25. Lisa Davis says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:17 am

    I don’t join family gatherings because my father is abusive and I don’t choose to be around him, but my other family still does.

    Reply
  26. Donna Kellogg says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:12 am

    I think the best is thing is the whole family having a great time. The worst thing is cleaning up the mess

    Reply
  27. Trisha McKee says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:11 am

    The best thing is cooking and having my aunt pull a chair into the kitchen and keep me company. I cherish that time with her, especially since my mom has passed.

    Reply
  28. Brian E. says

    November 20, 2015 at 12:53 am

    Thank You for the giveaway…best thing is seeing all our nieces & nephews; worst thing is that my siblings & I are good together for about 48 hours before we want to strangle each other !

    Reply
  29. Tim Moss says

    November 20, 2015 at 12:09 am

    It may sound cliche but the best thing is getting to see cousins & such that I rarely see, usually at Christmas.

    Reply
  30. DanV says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    We like our family dinners

    Reply
  31. kelley roach says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    The worst thing is all the big mess and not being able to get others to help clean it up

    Reply
  32. Amanda Whitley says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    the best thing is it is hilarious, worst is its loud

    Reply
  33. Richard Hicks says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    follow you on instagram

    gmrich22

    Reply
  34. Joy Venters says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    being with family

    Reply
  35. kelli says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    i’m also following you under kailove07 on instagram.

    Reply
  36. kelli says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    the best thing about the holidays is being able to travel back home to see everyone! we’ve always had thanksgiving at my aunt’s house and she has a beautiful house.

    the worst thing would have to be the kids getting homesick. but they’re pretty tough and end up making it through.

    Reply
  37. Kelley Chapman says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    The best thing is getting together with people who don’t live nearby and I don’t see very often.

    Reply
  38. trixx says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    The worst thing about a family get together is hearing my mom complain about everything

    Reply
  39. Amy Deeter says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    The best things about family get together is the great food and being with loved ones

    Reply
  40. Cori Westphal says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    The best thing is the food! The worst thing, sometimes is the company! Haha! Family is great…but in small doses!

    coriwestphal at gmail dot com

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  41. Laurie Emerson says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    The best thing about our family getting together is sharing all of our memories. I love how by doing that we are passing on stories of our family to younger generations for them to share with their own families someday.

    Reply
  42. Miles Imhoff says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    My family rarely has gotten together. When we have, the best thing has been seeing folks I haven’t had many opportunities to see/talk to. To the best of my recollection, they’ve usually been pleasant events.

    God bless,
    Miles

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  43. connie black says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    The best thing about our get togethers are the stories, games, and laughs.

    Reply
  44. Karen Drake says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    The best thing is being with my family, the worst part is missing those that have passed away.

    Reply
  45. Kristin says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    I love seeing all my relatives at once and keeping our holiday traditions alive!

    Reply
  46. Lisha says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    The best thing is watching how the family continues to grow and the watching the kids play together. Plus all the good food , since we do potluck dinners!

    Reply
  47. Mia J says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    The best thing is that we are all together and we can catch up. We always have a lot of laughs.

    Reply
  48. AnnJ says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    The best thing is seeing people that I don’t see often enough throughout the year.

    Reply
  49. Nancy says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    The best thing is that we are all together enjoying each other’s company.

    Reply
  50. SASSY says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    THE INEVITABLE ARGUING OVER STUPID THINGS

    Reply
  51. denise a says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    The best part of being together is all the laughter and happiness that seeing each other brings

    Reply
  52. Theresa D says

    November 19, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    The best thin about our family gatherings is spending time with loved ones and all the great food we enjoy together.

    Reply
  53. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    November 19, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Just getting to see, and hug, each other is wonderful. Thanks and God bless!

    Reply
  54. Samantha Daleo says

    November 19, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    The best part is the catching up and the memories. The worst part is the drama and the judgement.

    Reply
  55. Lesley F says

    November 19, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    The best thing is having my whole family together and playing games and having fun!

    Reply
  56. Angelina says

    November 19, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    the best thing about my family is that they love getting with me and no worst thing

    Reply
  57. Pam Flynn says

    November 19, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Too many cooks in the kitchen, not literally but gossipy. Way too many!

    Reply
  58. Julie Hawkins says

    November 19, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    The worst thing would be the utter chaos

    Reply
  59. Lyndsey R. says

    November 19, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I don’t like to dwell on the worst things so I will say the best thing is being around family you haven’t seen in a long time. ALL of my family except my son has left this earth so you should all be thankful for whatever family we do have left. I am thankful to have my son and his father.

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  60. Judy Schechter says

    November 19, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    The worst thing is the major anxiety I go through before the get togethers!

    Reply
  61. Susan Smith says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    The best is the laughter and seeing everyone who doesn’t live close by.

    Reply
  62. Vanessa Reyes says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is getting to be together without the distance! we live so far away, its so nice to get together during the holidays!

    Reply
  63. JL Maurer says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    The best thing is all the laughter! Always a good time!

    Reply
  64. Martha Payne Roberts says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    The best thing about my family Christmas get togethers is just being together and the great food.

    Reply
  65. Ed says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Breaking oplatek would be the best aspect!

    Reply
  66. Sharon says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    The best thing is being together with family and the worst is that being together doesn’t happen often enough! <3

    Reply
  67. Karen D says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    I think the hardest thing is just the cost and time wasted in the travel. Once we all get together, things are pretty smooth.

    Reply
  68. susan smoaks says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    the best thing is having all my family with me, the worst thing is the mess we make

    Reply
  69. Carrie Conrad says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:49 am

    The Mess and the Kids fighting over silly things is the worst.

    Reply
  70. Heather Dangerfield says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:43 am

    The best thing about family get together’s is the time that you get to spend with loved ones you may not get to see all that often. The worst thing is helping to clean up the mess after everyone has left!

    Reply
  71. marg7 says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Best: All the food
    Worst: Fights

    Reply
  72. R H says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:53 am

    I like getting together with family that lives far away

    Reply
  73. Kathy Hanley says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:31 am

    The worse thing is that we’ve lost so many family members in recent years that it becomes sad talking about them.

    Reply
  74. Christina Jones says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:28 am

    The best thing about my family get togethers is how much fun we have going to the movies and having dinner together. We go to the movies every Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. It’s so much fun!

    Reply
  75. Mary Gardner says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:54 am

    The best thing is getting to spend time together. With some living in different states, we don’t get to do that often.

    Reply
  76. thischickwins says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:45 am

    the worst is when people RSVP and then don’t show up.

    Reply
  77. Heather Dawn says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:24 am

    The best thing is getting together with my family. The worst is feeling guilty about all the food I ate lol.

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  78. Gina M says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:11 am

    the best thing is the abundance of laughter in the house.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

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  79. Melissa says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:33 am

    the best is all of the family together and food!

    Reply
  80. Steve Singer says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I hate my uncles stogie smoke

    Reply
  81. Shannon says

    November 19, 2015 at 4:00 am

    The best part is seeing family members who I don’t see often during the rest of the year.

    Reply
  82. Kayla M says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:25 am

    The best thing about our get togethers is the food!!

    Reply
  83. MelodyJ says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:14 am

    Best; Being around people who care about you.

    Worst: Being around people who embarrass you about your shortcomings.

    Reply
  84. laurie murley says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:31 am

    the best thing about our family getting together is I get to see everyone of my brothers, we don’t get together all the time its hard for them to get off work. the worst thing about everyone is we always eat to much and are miserable.

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  85. Starla says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:07 am

    This is so awesome! The best thing is definitely everyone spending time together with one another and also making memories with each other. It’s the best time of the year!

    Reply
  86. Beth Mason says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:52 am

    The best thing is having everyone together and enjoying our time together.

    Reply
  87. Holly Kennedy says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:03 am

    I love the food and stories.

    Reply
  88. Ashley Murray says

    November 18, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    The best part is that everyone shows up. The worst part is..the chaos haha

    Reply
  89. Emily Roesly says

    November 18, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    The best thing is the homemade buttery sugar cookies. The worst thing is eating too many of the homemade buttery sugar cookies!

    Reply
  90. Christine says

    November 18, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    The best thing is my kids & the food. The worst thing is my mother & some of my in-laws.

    Reply
  91. Anastasia Falling says

    November 18, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    the best thing is getting to see each other after a long time. the worst thing is knowing that we won’t see each other again for a long time afterward 🙁

    Reply
  92. Shari says

    November 18, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    The best thing is the food! Some of us love to cook and bake and ALL of us love to eat. 😉

    Reply
  93. Lindsey Wyman says

    November 18, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    The best thing is catching up and soaking in the love we have for each other. The worst is the food allergies. I have so many that I am a pain to try to feed. Lol

    Reply
  94. Elizabeth H. says

    November 18, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    The best thing about my family getting together over the holidays is all the yummy food!!

    Reply
  95. Betsy Rubendall Barnes says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I follow you on Instagram as bbpinktaz 🙂

    Reply
  96. Kathleen Hand says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    The best thing about my family get togethers is I get to spend the day in the kitchen without feeling guilty about not doing anything else. Even better is when my kids want to help me.

    Reply
  97. Lisa V. says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    We always seems to learn something new about each other.

    Reply
  98. Jennifer Dunaway says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    The best thing is just spending time together.

    Reply
  99. Lisa L says

    November 18, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    The best part is just seeing everyone since we live so far away from family/relatives.

    Reply
  100. kim keithline says

    November 18, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is that we are all together the worst thing is that we are all together LOL we get on each other’s nerves!

    Reply
  101. sandra says

    November 18, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    the best part if all the laughs

    Reply
  102. laura b says

    November 18, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    My family loves to hate each other, so it’s always a crazy time at get togethers!

    Reply
  103. crystal says

    November 18, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I have a huge blended family (my folks are both remarried and their parents are also divorced/remarried), we are each individually a handful. But when you get us all together you’ve got twenty and thirty somethings at the kids table because 15 years ago they were the kids and we still are since we all refuse to have babies so far. My Moms are going to love this movie they are both huge Dianne Keaton fans.

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  104. Jammie says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    The worst part it seems like everyone fights, the best part just being with family.

    Reply
  105. Erica B. says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    The best is the good food.

    Reply
  106. Lori A. says

    November 18, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    The best is the yummy food we usually have.

    Reply
  107. mel says

    November 18, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    The best part is trying new recipes that somebody else has made for you.

    Reply
  108. alisha says

    November 18, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    The best thing is seeing family that we don’t get to see all year!

    Reply
  109. JulieB says

    November 18, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    The best thing is being together with loved ones!

    Reply
  110. Heather D says

    November 18, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Best thing is the laughs

    Reply
  111. Kristyn Martin says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    The food is usually my favorite part of family gatherings!

    Reply
  112. Tamra H says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    The best thing is that I get to spend time with my family, my favorite people!

    Reply
  113. Kimmy Ripley says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Best thing about the holidays is getting the kids together. They all have so much fun and that brings me happiness and joy!

    Reply
  114. Annmarie W. says

    November 18, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    The best thing is that we don’t get to see family often, so it’s a nice time to catch up. And I love watching the cousins all play together!

    Reply
  115. Ty says

    November 18, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    The best thing is seeing family from all over.

    Reply
  116. Myrna Kasick says

    November 18, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    The best thing is getting to see the family that we don’t get to see otherwise.

    Reply
  117. Gabrielly says

    November 18, 2015 at 10:48 am

    The best thing is to have everybody together and all the delicious meals.

    Reply
  118. Kristi C says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:49 am

    The worst thing about getting together with my husband’s family is the guilt trips. We have a restraining and no trespass order against his mother (drug addict) and the rest of his family feels we need to allow her in our home during the holidays (never happening).

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  119. Darlene Cruz says

    November 18, 2015 at 3:00 am

    Best thing, having your family around laughing, eating enjoying each others company. The worst is saying goodbye because you don’t know if it’s the last time you will see everyone together.

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  120. Thuy Vu says

    November 18, 2015 at 2:00 am

    My favorite part about get togethers is just being together.

    Reply
  121. Sarah Oswald says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:03 am

    The best thing about our get togethers is the family coming home and all the food we all bring YUMMY!!

    Reply
  122. Carrie M says

    November 17, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    The best part is that warm fuzzy feeling of everyone gathered together, the worst is they never leave.

    Reply
  123. Nannypanpan says

    November 17, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    The best thing is all the yummy leftovers

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  124. Benita says

    November 17, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    The best thing is the love, warmth and happiness.

    Reply
  125. Jenna H says

    November 17, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    The best thing about family get togethers for me is the food. Everyone brings their signature dish and it’s all wonderful!

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  126. Courtnie Miller says

    November 17, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    The best things are the food and stories and laughter.

    Reply
  127. Lisa L says

    November 17, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Best – seeing brother and niece.
    Worst – sister in law!!!! LOL

    Reply
  128. Stacy Renee says

    November 17, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Following on Twitter via @stacyrenee09

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  129. Lauren G says

    November 17, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    The best is the sense of togetherness and the worst are the uncomfortable conversations!

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  130. Kim Crawford says

    November 17, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Good food, laughter, movies, and fun

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  131. Stacy says

    November 17, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    The worst thing is that my family lives in a different city (about two hours away) and my in-laws are divorced but don’t get along at all, so we spend most of the holidays traveling to see everyone (my Mom, my Mother-in-Law, my Father-in-Law, and my husband’s best friend’s family).

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  132. Renata Lavach-Savy says

    November 17, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    All the stories. Its all the same people, yet somehow new stories come up each time & I love it.

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  133. Angela P. says

    November 17, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    It’s nice that we all get together.. but we have a big Irish family.. and sometimes a few of us have a bit too much to drink. I’ll leave it at that. Haha.

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  134. Zach B says

    November 17, 2015 at 10:26 am

    best thing is bringing everyone together and putting puzzles together!

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  135. Annalisa Nelson says

    November 17, 2015 at 9:31 am

    The best thing about family gettogethers are the jokes!

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  136. Jeni Lutz says

    November 17, 2015 at 8:42 am

    the best thing about get togethers is seeing family that live far away and letting my kids bond with family

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  137. Stephanie Bonck says

    November 17, 2015 at 8:33 am

    The best thing is that is about the only time we have everyone together at the same time.

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  138. Stephanie Davis says

    November 17, 2015 at 1:03 am

    When grandma gets drunk!

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  139. Lorri S says

    November 17, 2015 at 12:13 am

    The best thing about family get togethers is spending quality time together, with people you can be yourself.

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  140. Christina Barnes says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    Bringing up old memories and laughing

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  141. Lauren F says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    I love getting to see all my family who lives in other states!

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  142. brittani adams says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    the best thing is seeing so much family. but the worst thing is so much family too lol, so loud and clustered and exhausting lol.

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  143. Esther Swartz says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    I love seeing my nieces and nephews but WAY too much drama with six sisters!

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  144. allison says

    November 16, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    the worst thing unfortunately is everyone having to watch out for the alcoholic! thanks so much for the chances to win.

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  145. Leah says

    November 16, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    The worst thing about family get togethers on my husband’s side of the family is that he has a relative who is overly opinionated on politics. He doesn’t ever really persuade anyone; he just makes everyone uncomfortable.

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  146. Dominique says

    November 16, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    My family doesn’t get together near often enough, so it’s nice to catch up with family!

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  147. Sharon Kaminski says

    November 16, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    The best thing about family togethers is that we get to visit with family which is important.

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  148. velder dixon says

    November 16, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    the cleaning up

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  149. Aurora P says

    November 16, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    My dad! hahaha, he is kind of especial,not easy to treat.

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  150. alicia says

    November 16, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    The best thing is getting to catch up and just hear how everyone has been doing and what they’ve been doing in their everyday life.. The very worst part is that we have so many people in our family it’s extremely crowded in the house. But other than that I love when we all get together.

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  151. aimee place says

    November 16, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    the food is the best part and seeing family I haven’t seen in months and the worst part is cranky kids who didn’t get their naps

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  152. Patti M. says

    November 16, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    We have such a small family so the best part is that we are all together. The worst part is cleaning beforehand!!

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  153. Holly Thomas says

    November 16, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    The best thing is getting everybody together and seeing them all. We only get together 2-3 times a year so it’s always nice to see them. The worst thing about it is not everybody gets along.

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  154. amber says

    November 16, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    The best thing about my family gatherings is getting to watch how the children grow each year. Some of my family members I only get to see at this time of year and its amazing how much some of them grow in a year.

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  155. Alyce Poalillo says

    November 16, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Our gatherings have gotten much smaller over the years so sometimes there is not much to talk about at the dinner table.

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  156. The Happy Wife/Danielle Garcia says

    November 16, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    The best part is seeing all the kids, but the worst part is the noise that the kids make 😉

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  157. Sylvie W says

    November 16, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Its so good to spend time together, just hanging out. Since its for a long weekend or the like, we burn the candle at both ends (getting up early and going to bed late) that we need a vacation after the mini-vacation.

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  158. Michael Perkins says

    November 16, 2015 at 4:57 am

    The occasional argument

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  159. Cynthia M says

    November 15, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    The best part of the get togethers are the children!

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  160. Chase says

    November 15, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Embarrassing stories about other family members are the best, the worst are embarrassing stories about me.

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  161. Serena Powell says

    November 15, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    The best thing is that we have a lot of fun playing board games. Worst thing is that it can get a little loud.

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  162. D SCHMIDT says

    November 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    The best thing is that it is a great family time together.

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  163. Laura Fugate says

    November 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    The worst thing about our family get togethers is that they don’t happen often enough. We are spread out all over the country.

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  164. Lynda Del says

    November 15, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Well, if I’m the hosting then I would say the worst thing would be the clean-up because we have big get-togethers for the holidays.

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  165. Joann F says

    November 15, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    The best part is seeing family I don’t see that often.

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  166. Mimi says

    November 15, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    The best thing is doing the traditions we all love so much, like playing cards, or the kids opening stockings before everyone else is up. The worst is when my girls go home. I hate them leaving.

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  167. Bridgett Wilbur says

    November 15, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    The worst thing is having my parents in the same room since there divorce.

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  168. laurie damrose says

    November 15, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    The best thing is that I only have to look at them once a year.

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  169. Vera says

    November 15, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    The best thing is seeing everyone we love, the worst is unpredictable craziness and cleaning up.

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  170. Robin says

    November 15, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    The best part is being able to spend time with my grandson.

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  171. Brenda Elsner says

    November 15, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    The best is spending time with together. The worst someone seems to have to start an argument.

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  172. Cassandra Holdeman says

    November 15, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    The worst thing is all the dishes.

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  173. Tanya White says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:43 pm

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  174. Tanya White says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    someone always starts some kind of debate or argument.

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  175. Karen Rennirt says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    The grandkids all being together having fun is the best.

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  176. cathy moore says

    November 15, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    The best thing is talking about the “good ole days” with family!

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  177. Theresa N says

    November 15, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    All the noise which can be good or bad.

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  178. KJ Skib says

    November 15, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    The best thing is how we always have fun and there is little boredom.

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  179. Emily Morelli says

    November 15, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    The best thing about our family get-togethers is having the chance to catch up with the ones that live far away and seeing how connected we still are.

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  180. Tina Solomon says

    November 15, 2015 at 11:31 am

    The best thing is my sisters cooking…..YUM

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  181. Amanda says

    November 15, 2015 at 10:42 am

    The best thing is the great food that we share.

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  182. Angela Hendricks says

    November 15, 2015 at 12:06 am

    Following on IG @kitty_katz_6

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  183. Angela Hendricks says

    November 15, 2015 at 12:04 am

    The best thing about my family get togethers during the holidays is the laughter! We have so much fun together, it really makes the holidays special for me.

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  184. letessha says

    November 14, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    The best thing is we don’t meet up too often.

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  185. Julie says

    November 14, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    The best thing is getting to see family we haven’t seen in a long time and catching up! Thanks for the chance to win. Julie [email protected]

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  186. DaLynn McCoy says

    November 14, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    Probably the music is the best part about our get-togethers!

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  187. Tonya Flores says

    November 14, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Love spending time with my Family and friends on Thanksgiving.

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  188. Jessica says

    November 14, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    The best thing about our holidays is just all getting together, seeing the children play together and enjoying a nice meal. Nothing is better than being with your loved ones during the holidays.

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  189. Carolyn G says

    November 14, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    The best thing is seeing all the family

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  190. bn100 says

    November 14, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    best is seeing everywhere

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  191. Jennifer Reed says

    November 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    The best thing about family get togethers is getting to see people you only see once a year. The worst thing about them is the awkwardness of that exchange with people you don’t see often.

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  192. Sarah L says

    November 14, 2015 at 5:53 pm

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  193. Sarah L says

    November 14, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    The worst thing is that my parents are no longer around.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  194. Whitney says

    November 14, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    There are so many of us that no one is bored but there are so many that it kind of chaos! lol

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  195. kath g says

    November 14, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    The best part, aside from everybody showing up and having a great time together, is the food….everybody brings their best dishes (and they are great cooks) and we eat like royalty.

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  196. melissaandkeith miller says

    November 14, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    the best is spending time with family and the food

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  197. Yuliana says

    November 14, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I wish I could have get together every day

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  198. Jim W. says

    November 14, 2015 at 9:39 am

    The best thing is seeing people you only see a few times a year, the bad thing is seeing people you never want to see ever again, lol.

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  199. Alexis T says

    November 14, 2015 at 8:21 am

    Best: good food. My sis is an incredible cook. Worst- arguments. Squabbling over politics, world events, what color the sky is. ARGH! Can’t we all just get along?

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  200. Thaleia from Something2Offer says

    November 14, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Not too many family members left and the ones that are MUST attend their in-laws events on the DAY instead of compromising:(

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  201. Jerri Lovvorn says

    November 14, 2015 at 5:12 am

    What is the best or worst thing about your family get togethers? The worst thing is that I can’t get everyone together. Some family members won’t associate with others at all. The best thing is getting together and remembering good times together and creating new memories with the newest young members of the family.

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  202. Sarah Hayes says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    the best is the time we get to spend together

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  203. Anita G says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    The best thing is getting to spend time with all of the family.

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  204. Kristy Hughes says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    the best part is getting together. The worse part is when the crazies show up.

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  205. Erica Barnes says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    Getting together with the family is the best part.

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  206. Shannon F. says

    November 13, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    The worst thing is that they are so stressful! Whether I have to travel with my kids or even host it at my house, its always super stressful! lol

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  207. kathy d says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    catching up on what ever one is doing and seeing how big the kids are getting

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  208. amy williams says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    The worst use to be the drama that I now wish I could be a part of for the last two years and now this year I will be working from 3- to midnight and I will not get to do our real thanks giving so now that is the worst part.

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  209. Eric R says

    November 13, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Getting to see family that you haven’t seen in months is always the best part.

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  210. Roy says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    The best thing is seeing people you haven’t seen since last Christmas!

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  211. Angie says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    the worst part is all of the fakeness and gossiping!

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  212. Geralyn Janczak says

    November 13, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    the hardest part is the clean up before and after

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  213. jill rivera says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Drinking at dinner is a bad idea with my real dad and a big family dinner.

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  214. Christina Y. says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    The best thing about family get togethers is that we all get to spend time and laugh with each other. I have a huge family and it’s always nice to be able to sit around and catch up with one another.

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  215. Lindsey says

    November 13, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    The best is being able to catch up with everyone after not seeing each other for a while!

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  216. Audra O'Hara says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:51 am

    The best thing about our family getting together is seeing people we don’t get to spend time with every day.

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  217. Jennifer Heintz says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:10 am

    The best thing about getting together for the holidays is that we all put aside out troubles and concentrate on being Thankful and having a good time.

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  218. Tracy Shafer says

    November 13, 2015 at 12:39 am

    I love my family get togethers..we all have a blast and get along great

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  219. Brittany says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:39 pm

    The best thing is getting to be all together and sharing stories from our lives, the worst is when they start arguing politics.

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  220. Ashley C says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    The worst thing about the holiday’s is that my family is SOOO loud. We’re Italians and when you get a bunch of us together and in the same room, well, it’s really loud. lol.

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  221. Tara L says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    The worst thing about our family get togethers is that someone always ends up arguing and there is always someone who is not happy or satisfied about what we do.

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  222. Casey Everidge says

    November 12, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    the best part is seeing far away family

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  223. Allie says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    I grew up in a family of Mennonites, essentially. Family get-togethers were always really complicated and weird, but as kids, we didn’t really notice. I would say the best thing about them was playing outside in the chilly morning air, building tree forts and constructing things that could float on the lake.

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  224. kristy wolfgang says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    The best thing would be that we are all together

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  225. Jason says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    The best part are the funny stories and good food

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  226. Rachel says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    The worst thing about family gatherings is all of my mother-in-laws complaining.

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  227. Michele Baron says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:27 pm

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  228. Michele Baron says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    The best part of Thanksgiving is seeing family who live in other states

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  229. Marcie V says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    Playing with the grandkids, but having to leave 🙁

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  230. Emily says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    I don’t really know what the worst thing is besides not getting as much time as we used to

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  231. velder dixon says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    seeing each other is great

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  232. GENA says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    SERIOUSLY, THE BEST THING IS GETTING TOGETHER WITH FAMILY! ESPECIALLY WHEN EVERYONE IS ON THEIR BEST BEHAVIOR!

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  233. Andrea Boyd says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    The best thing is to spend loving moments with family. You never know when these moments will be your last!

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  234. Catherine R says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    The best part is all of the great conversation and food.

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  235. christina moore says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    The worst thing about family gathering is getting everyone there on time

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  236. Brad says

    November 12, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    The best thing is seeing family that we don’t see during the rest of the year.

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  237. Michele Cupp says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    The worst part is having to go to multiple locations, since our family is small and aging and the grandparents/great grandparents don’t get around well.

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  238. Patricia treskovich says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    best thing is to see family that you rarely see.

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  239. Kamla L. says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is spending time with family members who we rarely get a chance to see.

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  240. Stephanie Phelps says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:49 am

    The best thing about my family getting together is that we only do it once a year so we get a chance to catch and spend time with each others families and as I get older I realize just how little time we have to just laugh we with one another and share that precious time!

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  241. rajee says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:02 am

    My instagram is @rajeespot

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  242. rajee says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:23 am

    best thing is to enjoy family being together and worst thing is they are staying far away from us

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  243. Sara says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:13 am

    The best is just the feeling of love we all have for each other. The worst is when people talk about politics. It really puts a damper on things.

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  244. Michelle Levine says

    November 12, 2015 at 2:24 am

    A lot of my family does not get along so I don’t like that.

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  245. margaret peg m says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    HA! Boy, is that a loaded question….the best thing about holidays is the ‘loving chaos’ that surrounds us all. But sometimes its more like ‘Christmas Vacation’!

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  246. Susan Christy says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:39 pm

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  247. Susan Christy says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    The best thing is getting to see my great nieces and nephews. Such little cuties!

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  248. AL says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    We’re too scattered around the country.

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  249. D Johnson says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    The worst thing about family get togethers is that I have no family left to have one. The best thing is that I enjoy the get togethers with my in-laws 🙂

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  250. Kelley Powers says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    best and worst, watching that one relative get drunk!!!lol

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  251. Birdiebee says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    The best thing about family get togethers is connecting that one time a year with the whole family.

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  252. Randy Parks says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:41 pm

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  253. Mary W says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Family get togethers can be so much fun when we remember to laugh and sing and share stories and forget about the stress and tension of the outside world.

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  254. Connie Lee says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    The best thing is all the 14 brothers and sisters of my husband’s family are still living and healthy, the oldest being 78, and are able to attend a Christmas dinner every year together.

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  255. Wendy says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Following on Instagram! @WendyNoel72

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  256. Wendy says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    The best part is spending time with family members who I haven’t seen since last year.

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  257. c.m says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    the best thing about family is the laughter.

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  258. David Balkin says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    As much stress as holiday prep adds, it’s always nice to reconnect with family and catch up.

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  259. debbie says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    I love hearing the old family stories. It’s fun to bring back all of those memories.

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  260. Gail Fernandez says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    The best thing about spending time with family at holidays is laughing at old memories.

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  261. jessica edwards says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    The worst? Someone WILL argue!

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  262. Jenny S says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Best is sharing and laughing over memories.

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  263. Liberty says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    The best thing is making all the food together 🙂

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  264. Samantha D says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Best thing would be the food, traditions, and visiting with family. The worst thing is usually some sort of family drama or argument lol and the noise level and not getting a word in

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  265. Wehaf says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    The best thing is just being able to spend time with the people I love most.

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  266. Debbie F says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    The worst thing is that my mother is there. 🙁
    really.
    she’s horrible.

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  267. Becca A says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    The best thing about holiday get togethers- especially Thanksgiving is all the time we get to be together with extended family, the worse thing is how fast it really goes — and the long drive with kids.

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  268. Kate F. says

    November 11, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    The best thing is seeing family members who live far away.

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  269. Jessica Gengler says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    best is everyone getting together worst is cleaning up

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  270. Noelle Cagle says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    The best thing is that my kids get to see their cousins.

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  271. Haley B says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Drama is the worst

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  272. Julie Weilnau says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Being a vegetarian in house full of cooks!

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  273. Katie says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    With five women – there is LOTS of talking. A good thing for us girls, a bad thing for the men!

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  274. Shannon Egan says

    November 11, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    The best thing about my family get togethers is being able to see my brother and sister, who I never ever get to see otherwise. And the worst thing is the social/alcohol/cleaning hangover I have for a week afterwards. lol

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  275. chris z says

    November 11, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    the best thing is seeing family that don’t live close by

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  276. Tara O. says

    November 11, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    The best thing about our family gatherings is getting to see people I don’t see very often and the worst thing is trying to catch up with everyone when there are so many people to talk to!

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  277. Eric says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    The best part is my dad’s thunderous farts!

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  278. Laura O. says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    I’m 42 and never knew my grandparents. It amazes me that there are people in their 40s who still have living grandparents.

    My grandfathers both died before I was born, and my grandmothers when I was very young. My teenage kids only have one grandparent left, my mother. My father has been deceased for 10 years, my husband’s mother died when he was a teenager, so I never met her. His dad lived across the country and died when my daughter was 3, and my son wasn’t yet born, so my kids never knew either of their paternal grandparents.

    So I’d have to say the worst part about holidays for me is not having a large extended family to celebrate with. It’s just my siblings, their spouses, and nieces and nephews.

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  279. Ashley turicik says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    The beat part is seeing all the kids together

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  280. Danielle Magee says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    The worst thing about our family getting together is we lose hearing from all the noise!

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  281. tammy says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    the best thing about holidays is everyone gets along

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  282. Crystal S says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    The best thing is having us all together at the same time!

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  283. Colette S says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Just the general uncomfortable feeling of not fitting in

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  284. Ashley C says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    The worst thing for me is trying to cram in seeing everyone because no matter how hard I try someone always complains that we’re leaving or that we’re not there long enough. But with 2 large families and everyone wanting to host their own (I don’t even bother bringing up hosting myself!)

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  285. Teresa Simpson says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    The worst thing is having to leave at the end of the holiday get together.

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  286. Cynthia R says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is we normally play some fun card games or board games.

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  287. Meghan B says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    The best is sharing memories 😉

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  288. sarah k says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I don’t have a very big family so its just nice to relax with my sister, I guess the con is not having a lot of family.

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  289. Beth Minyard says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Just lots of people and tons of chaos!

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  290. Lauren Olivia Wood says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:41 am

    The best thing about family get-togethers is the great food we eat!

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  291. Molli vandehey says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:27 am

    the worst thing is that it does not happen often enough

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  292. Cindy Peterson says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:26 am

    The best part is being the part of a loving and generous family. Wish we could be toether more often.

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  293. Amanda says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:14 am

    The worst thing about my family get-togethers is the tension between my mother, my uncle , and my grandmother. I’m always waiting for the explosion to triggered.

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  294. courtney dyson says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:12 am

    The best part is all the food.

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  295. Jacob says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I have a brother that likes to start arguments with people – that’s the worst part!

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  296. Jodi J. says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:44 am

    The best thing is playing games together and all the laughs that happen.

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  297. Courtney S. says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:32 am

    The best thing is getting to make new memories with my son and create traditions that he’ll be able to carry on with his own family someday. The worst thing is that I hardly get any sleep because I want to visit with my out-of-town family as much as possible before they leave to go back home.

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  298. Sara B. says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:23 am

    The worst thing is the long drive to get there.

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  299. Stacey C says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:06 am

    The worst is definitely the cleaning that has to come with get togethers. The best is all of the cooking and all of the family you don’t get to see except for the special occasions.

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  300. Steven Carpenter says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:08 am

    The best thing about my family is that they know and respect the fact that Christmas is not about all the gifts. It’s about spending quality time with love ones that we don’t see to often

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  301. S Riches says

    November 11, 2015 at 5:49 am

    The food is the best part of our family get togethers.

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  302. Sherrie K. says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:13 am

    The best thing about the holidays is seeing all 4 generations of my family: from young to old to middle age.

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  303. Jack B says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:12 am

    The best part is usually an entire day or two off to spend with my little boys on a holiday.

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  304. Shannon L says

    November 11, 2015 at 3:25 am

    The best part is getting to share old memories with my family. The worst part is when they share the embarrassing ones about me. 🙂

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  305. Kathy Luman says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:08 am

    The worst thing is that there are family members that will be there that don’t get along and it cause tension.

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  306. Julie says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:56 am

    I love playing board games at family get togethers. I’d say that’s one of the best things.

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  307. Priscilla S. says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:18 am

    The best thing is having a fun day together. We’re all happy having an amazing meal and exchanging gifts.

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  308. Carolyn Daley says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:03 am

    The best is spending time with family, watching movies, playing games, and enjoying good food.

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  309. Erin F says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:55 am

    The best part is the family time. The worst is the children who are being raised in a “no”- free environment.

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  310. Heather Davidson says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:39 am

    The best thing is getting to spend time together laughing and having a good time.

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  311. Jacqueline says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:39 am

    The best thing: the memories we make together. The worst thing: holiday mishaps like you and your sister accidentally buying your dad the same Christmas gift.

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  312. Melanie Morin says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:24 am

    The best about our family get-togethers is spending time with family members that live far away

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  313. Richard Dinwiddie says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    Can’t wait to see the movie and compare our families disfunctions

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  314. Tracy says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    The best thing is watching my kids as they open gifts and the food. The worst thing is making sure the house is clean before everyone gets here.

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  315. melissa Resnick says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    my family is very loud, and fun

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  316. Linda G. says

    November 10, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    The best part is spending time with out of state family

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  317. Debra S says

    November 10, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    The worst thing now is my husband is not welcome at family things when ALL will be present. It’s HIS fault. And I am having a hard time dealing with this. I’m heartbroken.

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  318. Amy Jones says

    November 10, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    The best thing is that we all love each other and we all WANT to spend the holidays together. The worst thing is that the time is so short and it all ends too soon.

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  319. Clay Cassin says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    The best is getting together to have fun with loved ones. The worst: Dealing with the ex.

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  320. Cat says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    My house is so small

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  321. Jenny Q. says

    November 10, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    The best thing about family get togethers is spending time together, the cooking, the food and just enjoying the time together. I just wish all of us lived closer so that our get togethers were more often!

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  322. Charles Goode says

    November 10, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    They are to load

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  323. ewhatley says

    November 10, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    I have no family but I love spending holidays with my wonderful friends who are the best family I’ve ever had.

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  324. Peggy D says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    The worst thing about family get togethers is having a hard time agreeing, which turns into arguments. The best is the togetherness, and spending time

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  325. Gene says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Just wondering, do I still have to sit at the “kids” table at my age, c’mon? 🙂

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  326. William Lilley says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    i love all of the food

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  327. Veronica Balli says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    The best part is enjoying food and singing karaoke

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  328. Stephen Saunders says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    The best thing about my family get togethers is not going to them. It’s so much more relaxing and less stressful and awkward that way.

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  329. Christine says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    The best thing about our time together is laughing. The worst part is saying good-bye.

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  330. Laurana H says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    The worst part is the two day drive to get to our families.

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  331. rita leonard says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    the best thing is that I get to see my granddaughter. That is always wonderful

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  332. Kelly Nicholson says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    What is the best or worst thing about your family get togethers?

    the worst thing is ignoring them because they are stupid…i wanna stop now

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  333. Sandra says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    The best thing about family get-togethers is the traditions we’ve built from year to year.

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  334. Carolyn Massey says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    The worst part of the holidays is I don’t get to see family.

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  335. Polly Hall says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    The worst thing is my sister bringing all 4 of her dogs

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  336. chris hoey says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Al the old arguments

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  337. Tracy Robertson says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    The best thing is seeing everyone. The worst thing is when we all start bickering, but it’s still worth it to get together, LOL!

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  338. Ty says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    The best part is spending time with family who live far away.

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  339. pu ye says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    the best thing is that we get to see some family members that live far away

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  340. Sara Theissen says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    The best thing is we enjoy each other enough to not need to be on our phones when we are together.

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  341. Richard says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    They are all over with

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  342. Joni Mason says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    I am already following you on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/masonjoni/

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  343. Tina M. says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    The best thing about our family get together (other than the company) is all the good food.

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  344. Daniel M says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    they’re all too loud and obnoxious and they seem oblivious about it

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  345. Joni Mason says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is that we are all truly glad to see each other and are grateful for the chance to be together! We usually play board games, a favorite and now a Thanksgiving tradition, is Loopin’ Louey, it’s one that everyone can play and joy, regardless of their age.

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  346. Estelle Steenbergen says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    The worst thing about our get-togethers are the sleeping arrangements. Half of us are too cheap to spring for hotels, and those of us that do want to rent a room are always talked out of it by “Aww, no! Don’t get a room! There’s plenty of room here!”. But there’s not. Ever.

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  347. Tom Svinarich says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    great idea

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  348. Michelle Garrity says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    The best thing is having the family together…the worst thing is always cooking and cleaning

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  349. Robin M says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    The worst part is when my uncle drinks too much.

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  350. Bridgett Wilbur says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    The best thing about the holidays is when my grandparents tell old Christmas storys to the grandkids.

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  351. Whitney Schroeder says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    The best thing is seeing everybody! I love my family!

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  352. Darby says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    The best part is seeing my awesome cousins!

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  353. paige chandler says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    The best thing is the food, The worst is crazy uncle Joe…UGH

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  354. Denise B. says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    We don’t have any family get-togethers.

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  355. Lasonda says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    The best thing about getting together is sharing good food and good conversations and making memories.

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  356. shaunie says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I would have to say that the worst, not enough time spent together

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  357. Kay says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    We live in a really small house and when the whole family comes over it is really cramped and HOT!!

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  358. ashley packard says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    The drive can be terrible during holidays

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  359. Rob B says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Worst thing is when you think it’s time to go home but no one else does!

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  360. michelle jacobsen says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    the worst thing is siblings fighting at family get togethers

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  361. patricia delgado says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Slowing down and enjoying the company and food and time spent together

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  362. Sue V says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    the best thing are good food and company

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  363. diane says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    the best thing is seeing everybody

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  364. Linda Lansford says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:59 am

    The best thing is being with family

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  365. debbie campbell says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:34 am

    The best thing is just visiting and having a great meal. The worst thing is saying goodbye!

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  366. Chrystal D says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Dealing with my one brother. He’s a snob!

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  367. Amber Terry says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:25 am

    The worst thing is trying to get everyone together in one place…everybody is scattered!

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  368. Dana Rodriguez says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:16 am

    The best thing is getting to see everyone you haven’t seen in awhile.

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  369. Daria says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:14 am

    The best thing is having fun together and laughing. The worst thing is if people start discussing politics.

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  370. Tracey byram says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:09 am

    The best part is having my children and grandchildren together at one time. The worst part is that someone gets into a snit about something or other every year.

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  371. Lisa says

    November 10, 2015 at 10:57 am

    The best thing is being able to catch up and talk.

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  372. janetfaye says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:35 am

    The best thing about our family get togethers is the talking and laughing and eating together.

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  373. james doyle says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:01 am

    The best thing is that we all love to talk and laugh when we eat together 🙂

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  374. Julie Murphy says

    November 10, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I hate when people fight at them .

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  375. Erika W. says

    November 10, 2015 at 7:24 am

    The best thing is that my parents (who are divorced and one is remarried) can still get together with all the grandkids for Thanksgiving. It’s nice for the kids to see everyone get a long.

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  376. Karla Franklin says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:16 am

    The worst thing is trying to find the time when everyone can actually get together.

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  377. Theresa Jenkins says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:13 am

    the best part of the holidays is that everyone makes it home …the bad part is all the craziness but it always works out and everyone keeps coming back for more

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  378. Angela Saver says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:25 am

    The best part of our holiday get-togethers is getting to see the entire family together! The worst thing is that depending on where we have the get–together, sometimes it is really tight quarters!

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  379. Amber says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:01 am

    The best part of my holiday get togethers is seeing everyone again. The worst part is stressing about what presents to get everyone since we have a big family and several people are really hard to shop for!

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  380. kristy says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:57 am

    Worst: political arguments. Every. Year.

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  381. Sarah C says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:18 am

    The best thing is visiting with family I don’t see very often.

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  382. Stephanie Liske says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:04 am

    I don’t get a long with my mother, so I try just to be pleasant so the rest of the family can socialize.

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  383. Jacquelyn Cannon says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    The best thing about my family get togethers is we pig out on food, play board game and then one by one we fall asleep!

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  384. Jessica Mcfarlin says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    Making time for my side of the family & my husbands side.

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  385. Kiara says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    The best thing is spending time together.
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  386. Timmy says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    No good could ever come of us getting together!

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  387. Jalisa Neale says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    The best things about our family get togethers are the food and the laughs.

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  388. rickel bart says

    November 9, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    the best thing is rediscovering our connections

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  389. Pamela Gurganus says

    November 9, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    I followed you on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pjgurganus/

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  390. Pamela Gurganus says

    November 9, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is that we laugh a lot!

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  391. Jen Haile says

    November 9, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    The best thing about family get togethers is the food!

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  392. Brittney House says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    The best part is catching up with each other’s lives.

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  393. Cindy says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    The best part of our family get together’s is the food.

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  394. Teresa Simpson says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    The best thing is catching up with family members I haven’t seen in a while.

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  395. Hanna says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I used to think the worst thing was trying to split time between my family and my husband’s during the holidays. I’m trying instead to be thankful that we have so many wonderful people in our lives!

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  396. ELIZABETH C. says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    My family lives in Florida and I live in NY, therefore The best thing is knowing that we will spend a lot of time together and we always have a lot to talk about.

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  397. Candice says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    The best thing is seeing family member who live far away, and just being together.

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  398. David Fultner says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Our worst thing is fighting over the bathroom.

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  399. Kiki Mac says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Family

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  400. leslie richman says

    November 9, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Best thing is all the laughing and silliness!

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  401. peter gladue says

    November 9, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    My Mom doesn’t like anyone in “her” kitchen, even to help her

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  402. Danielle Wood says

    November 9, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    The best part is getting to spend time with my nephew

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  403. Shannon M says

    November 9, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    I love when everyone gets together but the worst part is when my very liberal (and loud) aunt gets into political debates with my very conservative grandfather.

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  404. lissa crane says

    November 9, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    The best things about my family get togethers, especially during the Holidays, is that we actually get to spend time together, since we never get to! I have a great family, that I really get along with, but we live all over the country and aI never get to see them! The worst thing is when they bring a ‘friend’ and this person doesn’t fit in!

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  405. soha molina says

    November 9, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    They are good because they are usually fun.

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  406. HS says

    November 9, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    The best thing sure is making memories, both good and bad ones.

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  407. Jeanna says

    November 9, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    The best thing is having everyone together to make memories! The worst part is we tend to get on one another’s nerves after awhile!

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  408. Trisha Burgess says

    November 9, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    The best thing about our is we all get along!!

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  409. amyc says

    November 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    The best is getting to laugh and have fun with everyone.

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  410. G K says

    November 9, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    The worst thing is my dad not being there now.

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  411. Jill W says

    November 9, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    The best thing is getting to play card games for hours on end. My family is a game playing family and I look forward to that time together!

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  412. Amy Orvin says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I follow you on Instagram.
    Please follow me back @amyorvin

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  413. Amy Orvin says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:21 am

    The best thing is all the wonderful food we get to eat together.

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  414. Amelia Drew says

    November 9, 2015 at 1:53 am

    The best thing is how much fun we have!

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  415. Karen Deva says

    November 9, 2015 at 12:03 am

    The best thing about our family get-togethers is laughing and playing games together!

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  416. Linda says

    November 8, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    The best thing is seeing how much the kids have grown.

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  417. Richard Hicks says

    November 8, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Best thing is seeing them again. Sometimes it is bad when discussions turn to politics and such.

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  418. Linda Kish says

    November 8, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    The best thing is seeing everyone. The worst is the mess to clean up.

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  419. June S. says

    November 8, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    The best thing is the great food, wine, and conversation. The worst thing is all the dishes and clean up-

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  420. Leigh Anne Borders says

    November 8, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I think family get togethers are great. It is a time for families to reunite. Now I know sometimes that does not always go as planned;)

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  421. Kathleen says

    November 8, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    The best part is just getting to see everyone.

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  422. Deb Ford says

    November 8, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    We all have to put up with my crazy father, but the family really enjoys spending time with one another.

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  423. jberry says

    November 8, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Best & worst… the brevity of it all.

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  424. Kyl Neusch says

    November 8, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    all family together

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  425. Tabathia B says

    November 8, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    The worst thing is when your visiting the in laws and they are throwing veiled insults your way and you and your children are the only one that catch them and your ready to go immediately

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  426. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 8, 2015 at 11:59 am

    They worst thing is often the travel and tight accommodations. However, those things often make for some fun memories!

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  427. Ellie Wright says

    November 8, 2015 at 11:53 am

    the best is seeing family from out of town that we don’t get to see very often.

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  428. Jessica Miller says

    November 8, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I live out of state, so the best thing is getting to see my family who I miss!:)

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  429. Bebe says

    November 8, 2015 at 10:41 am

    The best thing is that everyone gets to enjoy a nice meal together 🙂

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  430. Ashley C says

    November 8, 2015 at 10:32 am

    The best thing is getting to eat tons of food!

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  431. Nichole Frerichs says

    November 8, 2015 at 6:49 am

    The best thing is spending quality time with family members, playing card and board games together. We always have many great laughs… usually at one another’s expense. 🙂

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  432. Danielle Marie says

    November 8, 2015 at 6:28 am

    if you add alcohol my family is crazy. but i love them. at least i am use to it.

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  433. Stacy Renee says

    November 8, 2015 at 4:07 am

    The worst thing? We argue over trivial things and are sometimes too judgemental. The best things? When we have a great time and I get to see my new niece and nephew!

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  434. Alice says

    November 8, 2015 at 2:59 am

    My eldest sibling coming to visit.

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  435. mrsshukra says

    November 8, 2015 at 2:23 am

    The best thing is bonding with family we have not seen in years and the worst thing is these reunions are so far apart!

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  436. heather s says

    November 8, 2015 at 1:49 am

    The best thing is getting to catch up with family members you don’t see often

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  437. Tina J says

    November 8, 2015 at 1:25 am

    Best is having them all under one roof. I live out of state so I love flying home for the holidays and catching up with everyone!!

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  438. Linda F says

    November 8, 2015 at 12:43 am

    The best thing is having the family together and sharing lots of laughs.

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  439. nickie says

    November 7, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    The best is all the laughter

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  440. Crystal F says

    November 7, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    Getting to see family that you don’t often get to see is the best part. Thank you!!

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  441. Emily N. says

    November 7, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    The best thing is all the laughter during the games we play.

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  442. Jonathan says

    November 7, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I see them only one a year, so the catching up is great.

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  443. Heather B says

    November 7, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is getting to catch up with family members that we do not see on a regular basis. The worst would probably be the headache from all the noise I usually end up with!

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  444. Noreen says

    November 7, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    The best is spending time with family and the worst so many foods with dye

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  445. Lori Taube says

    November 7, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    Since we live 16 hours away from all of our relatives, our favorite thing about getting together is watching our kids play with their cousins. 🙂

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  446. Christina Mellor says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    The best part about family get-togethers during the holidays is the fun and games.

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  447. Rebecca Or says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    For me, the best thing is getting to see extended family. The worst thing is when the conversations drift to politics. We have a combination of staunch republicans and democrats….it can get pretty dicey!

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  448. Richard Brandt says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    The best thing is getting to see my siblings who live far from home. The worst thing is everyone except me looks a year older.

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  449. Brandy c says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    The best thing is I don’t have to do it anymore, blood doesn’t mean accepting bad behavior.

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  450. Jennifer Rote says

    November 7, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    The best thing is we do not have family get togethers. lol

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  451. Tracie Cooper says

    November 7, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    The fights and awkward silence!

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  452. Michelle Weaver says

    November 7, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    The best thing is the comaraderie between everyone and how we can all pick up where we left off months ago.

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  453. Debbi Wellenstein says

    November 7, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is just getting together with everyone at the same time. The worst thing is saying goodbye.

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  454. Kristen says

    November 7, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    The worst thing is when people say they’ll show up, then at the last minute they don’t.

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  455. karenb says

    November 7, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    The worse thing about our family get togethers is when its my hubbys side there is always fights, so thats why we don’t all get together. Its terrible to say, but its the truth.

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  456. Daphine Head says

    November 7, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    The best thing about our family getting together is all the laughter and remembering the good times and making new memories. The worst thing is seeing everyone leave!

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  457. Suzanne K says

    November 7, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    The best thing is definitely time together

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  458. Kimberly Hilbert says

    November 7, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    We don’t do it all that often, so there isn’t much ‘worst’. I think the worst thing is the sleeping arrangements. It’s hard to sleep in someone else’s house. The best thing is catching up.

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  459. RussR says

    November 7, 2015 at 11:19 am

    The worst thing is they are so LOUD! The best, of course, is that the family is together.

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  460. Kim H says

    November 7, 2015 at 9:05 am

    The best part is catching up…the worst part is the work of getting it all together

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  461. sue14625 says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:43 am

    worst thing -to many cooks in the kitchen-best thing everyone together

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  462. Tari Lawson says

    November 7, 2015 at 7:49 am

    I love getting together with my family. The worst part is we don’t do it near enough.

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  463. Katherine says

    November 7, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Everyone talks at once

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  464. Dawn Monroe says

    November 7, 2015 at 7:39 am

    My family is huge so our worst parts are finding space for everyone, the huge mess and the overall noise level.

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  465. Amy Pratt says

    November 7, 2015 at 7:38 am

    The best thing is getting together.
    The worst thing is (dare I say) getting together.

    Reply
  466. Cynthia C says

    November 7, 2015 at 6:47 am

    The best thing is getting to enjoy the little kids. They are so cute!

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  467. DEBIJOT says

    November 6, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    The best part is seeing everybody again.

    Reply
  468. Breanna Pollard says

    November 6, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    The best thing is catching up and all of the food.

    Reply
  469. Jen F says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    The best thing about getting together with my family is to see each other! Due to distance between us, it doesn’t happen enough!

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  470. LaVonne says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Best and worst thing is Too Much Food! I always overeat.

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  471. Julie Lundstrom says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    The best thing about our family getting together for Christmas is watching the kids open their gifts. They have so much fun. The worst is the how loud it can get with so many things going on at once.

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  472. harold says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    The best thing about our gatherings, is the laughter that we share.

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  473. Shannon Baas says

    November 6, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    The best part is seeing people I don’t see often.

    Reply
  474. Elisabeth says

    November 6, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    The best thing about our family get togethers is spending time catching up because we live in another state! I’m following you on Instagram @egood33

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  475. Carolyn Benson says

    November 6, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    The best thing is being all together to enjoy the Holidays, the worst thing is that I have a sister who has mental problems and we are always afraid she will go off the deep end when everyone is there.

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  476. Kathy Stevenson says

    November 6, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    the food and wine

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  477. Terra Heck says

    November 6, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    The best thing is the camaraderie. I love seeing my family, young and old, get together to eat and have long conversations. Thanks.

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  478. Sandy Klocinski says

    November 6, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    I don’t mind getting together but many times they have things planned we just are not interested in or plans that don’t fit with ours. Especially if there are children involved.

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  479. McKim says

    November 6, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    The worst thing is that everyone doesn’t get along well. Makes for a tense and unnatural time!

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  480. Danielle D says

    November 6, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    The drama!!

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  481. SHAYNA says

    November 6, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    THE BEST THING ABOUT FAMILY GET TOGETHERS IS THAT WE ARE ALL SPENDING TIME TOGETHER. THE WORST THING IS THE MESS!!!

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  482. Adrienne Gordon says

    November 6, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Best is seeing all the kids together.

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  483. Anne says

    November 6, 2015 at 11:34 am

    The best thing is being together which is meaningful and precious.

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  484. Karen Giasson says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:14 am

    The best thing about family get together’s is that I get to see all of my children and grandchildren. I love spending time with them all at the same time. Hectic but awesome.

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  485. LaTanya says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:03 am

    the best thing is that there is always something to laugh about

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  486. meagan bs says

    November 6, 2015 at 9:41 am

    The best is everyone getting together at the same time. The worst is awkward disagreements.

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  487. vickie couturier says

    November 6, 2015 at 7:47 am

    the best is having everyone together under one roof,,the worse is having everyone together under one roof,,so many and so much noise and activity,but I do love it

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  488. Staci A says

    November 6, 2015 at 7:38 am

    The best part is sitting at the table talking to everyone after we eat. So much fun!

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  489. Sharon Rooney says

    November 6, 2015 at 6:50 am

    The best is getting to see and catch up with those family members that you don’t see .

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  490. SueSueper says

    November 6, 2015 at 5:55 am

    The best thing about family get togethers is creating new memories. We must always remember to take video more often.

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  491. Barbara Montag says

    November 6, 2015 at 12:29 am

    Our best thing about family get togethers is taking time to take a long walk out in the country!
    Thank you.

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  492. Tammy Horn says

    November 6, 2015 at 12:20 am

    The best thing about our family get togethers is the story telling and all the memories we make

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  493. Sandra Watts says

    November 6, 2015 at 12:14 am

    I love our family get togethers. The worst thing is all the dishes we have to do afterward. 🙂

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  494. Seyma Shabbir says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    The best is that we have so much fun, the worst is that we eat so much! LOL

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  495. Austin Baroudi says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    The best thing is just seeing all of my family! The worst would be that our family is pretty big and it’s always cramped 😛 So worth it though!

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  496. Amy C. says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    When strong-willed individuals get together, it can be a bit tense! Overall though, our family get-togethers are enjoyable.

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  497. Will G says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    The best thing is spending time with family I don’t see often.

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  498. Raine says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    Following on Instagram @barkergirl38. 🙂

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  499. Raine says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    The best thing is the laughter, we are a goofy family and our get togethers are fun. For me though the worst part is the change in tradition. I never mention it but I miss the big family celebrations abd the Ukrainian traditions my great grandparents did. After they passed things changed, I know it’s inevitable but it saddens me.

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  500. Donna says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    The best thing is sharing memories from the years gone by, the worse thing is missing those who are no longer with us.

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  501. shelly peterson says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    best thing is spending time together while enjoying good food.

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  502. Karla R. says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    The best thing is all the funny stories shared!

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  503. Lauren says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    The best thing is the food.

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  504. Tammy Shelton says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    The best thing is going to the beach on Christmas Day.

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  505. Pat says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Best thing is that we get to see family that we haven’t seen for a year.

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  506. Kim Henrichs says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    The best thing is remembering things that we’ve totally forgotten about! The worst is that they happen way too infrequently since we are so spread out.

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  507. Joan Leonard says

    November 5, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    the BEST is old family photos

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  508. Erica Best says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    the worst is family drama about the past

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  509. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    The best thing would be the food

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  510. brittany says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    The worst thing is when someone brings drama along the way. The best thing is when we love the drama person anyways with open arms. 🙂

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  511. stacie says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    best is the food! worst is different personalities

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  512. steve weber says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    The best thing is how we can pick up right where we left off.

    Reply
  513. Kelly D says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    The best thing about our get togethers is seeing the kids play together.

    Reply
  514. Erin Ellis says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    The best thing is all the laughter! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

    Reply
  515. Cheryl says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    The worst thing about our family get togethers is that they’re non-existent after both parents have passed away.

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  516. Jessica To says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    The best thing is all of the good food!

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  517. Elle P. says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    The best is seeing people I don’t get to see as often as I would like.

    Reply
  518. Natalie says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    The best thing about my family get togethers is playing card games or dominoes as a family after a meal!

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  519. Thomas Murphy says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    The best thing is all the good food.

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  520. Laura J says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    Oh the best thing…is getting all the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids together! So fun to watch them all play!

    Reply
  521. Huguette E. says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    The best thing is being all together and the laughter, no bad at all over here.

    Reply
  522. Janelle K. says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    My family is all over the country and the world, so the best part of get together is seeing everyone and enjoying the time together!

    Reply
  523. Janet W. says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    The best thing is seeing my daughter who lives out of state. The worst thing is just cleaning the house and making it presentable for all of our family members coming over.

    Reply
  524. Mami2jcn says

    November 5, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    The worst thing is my mother in law’s big mouth…just being honest!

    Reply
  525. Betsy Rubendall Barnes says

    November 5, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    One of the best things about my family get togethers is we all catch up on what everyone is doing. The worst, small disagreements break out about random things, dating back years. 🙂

    Reply
  526. Denise L says

    November 5, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    The best thing about my family get togethers is always the food! We may be dysfunctional, but we know how to cook 😉

    Reply
  527. Karen Glatt says

    November 5, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    The worst thing is all the big mess and not being able to get others to help clean it up. The best is getting to see my family and sitting down to a wonderful dinner and visit!

    Reply
  528. Elena says

    November 5, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    the best thing is that we get to see some family members that live far away

    Reply

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