This past weekend, my cousin Cole and I flew home to Washington, DC to celebrate our grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. Relatives from all over the country flew in to enjoy the festivities and see family members who they have not seen in a very long time.

For me, it was interesting to see family members that I have not seen since I was a baby. Even though I did not remember them, they remembered me, telling me stories of our family from years ago.

When they had all left our house, I thought to myself how amazing my family is and how lucky I am to have them. There are so many broken families in the world today and I have been so incredibly blessed to have a close-knit family.

No family is perfect, I have my battles with my parents sometimes, and my siblings can occasionally get on my nerves, but I wouldn't trade them for anyone.

You get to make a lot of choices in life, but you don't get to choose your family. They are there when you are born, until the day you die and beyond.

Sometimes when I am away at college it can be hard to relate some of the things going on at home to my family since I am not there. College is stressful, and sometimes it can feel like the whole world is against you, and in those stressful moments, that is when a simple call to a family member can help you so much. They know you better than anyone, and when you need anything, your family is always there wanting to help.

One of my favorite things about my family is having dinner with my grandparents every Sunday when I'm home. I have learned so many things from them through these dinners, and some of the stories they have told me are so interesting. From my grandma being friends with Roger Maris, to my grandpa's stories of his days working for the Department of Justice, I have heard some of the coolest stories of my life from them, and they have taught me so much.

No matter where we are or what we are doing, time spent with my family is always filled with laughter, love, and good times, and I am so incredibly blessed to have them in my life.