A couple of weeks ago I spent the day with my mom. We drove up to Hannibal, MO for the Family Reunion. It happens once a year. Everyone comes from all around and brings a food dish to share. This year I brought a Butter Pecan bundt cake. It was drizzled with a Vanilla Butter Icing and decorated with orange and dark chocolate Maple leaves that I made. We all bring pictures, eat and and reminisce. Plus, it gives my mom the chance to visit with her father's family. I don't know too many of them but I do recognize faces. These faces hold the memories and faces of my ancestors.I have been researching my genealogy for the last nine years. It is a big undertaking but I truly enjoy it. It is like this big puzzle that I am working on. The great thing is when you find that one piece that falls into place and it can open up a new wealth of information. I have appreciated all of the help that other members of my family and those who are some how connected to mine have provided. In all of my research and findings there is this connection. A connection to who you are and how those before you were shaped. I can't necessarily put it into words. I am thankful for all of those who came before me.