Family reunions: the one time of year that you get to see first, second and third cousins twice removed -- though I have no idea what that really means. Some of them you see every two years and some you see every four, six or 10 years -- or maybe only every 20 year or so. (Sean, let's not wait 20 years again or I'll hunt you down and drag you there myself.)

Townsquare Media, Michele Mathews
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My niece River ran into the house yelling, "Where's my cousin?" Everyone laughed and Lavonne piped up with "we are all your cousin."

Returning from my family reunion in Prospect, Ore., has me realizing something very important ... my dad, along with his cousins, are all getting to the age my grandparents were when we started these family reunions -- the late 60s into the 70s age bracket.

That means for me and my cousins that we are stepping into my dad's age bracket when we first started these gatherings -- the 40s and 50s age group.

Yes ... this realization makes me feel old, but the big lesson is that time is fleeting. Some of these family members may not be around when the next family reunion comes about, so spend as much time with them as possible now. Put down the phone and listen to the stories they have to tell. These stories are a part of your history.

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