Okay, real talk.The holidays can be ✨a lot✨.Like, one second you're vibing in your room, and the next you're being dragged to decorate cookies with a cousin you haven’t seen in five years. 😅

But hear me out—spending time with your fam this time of year kinda slaps, and here’s why:

🎁 1. It’s Giving Core Memory Vibes

You know those random little moments that randomly pop into your brain and make you smile? That’s what holidays are made of.

Laughing during a dumb game. Matching PJs. Sneaking a second piece of pie.It’s not about the big moments—it’s about the stuff that just hits without warning. 📸✨

🧠 2. Mental Health Check: Family Time = Grounding

If life’s been feeling like a chaotic scroll of stress, school, and sleep deprivation... holidays give you a chance to breathe. 😮‍💨

Family (the ones who aren’t toxic, obvi) can be like a soft reset. You’re around people who actually care about you, even if they don’t fully understand your BeReal obsession.

🧓 3. They Won’t Be Around Forever (Sorry, It’s Kinda Deep)

One day, those corny jokes your dad tells or the way your grandma hugs you tighter than a weighted blanket… they’ll be memories.

So yeah, it’s a little cringe now—but future-you might be glad you leaned into it. 💔➡️❤️

📱 4. Put the Phone Down (Just for a Sec)

You can post your aesthetic charcuterie board later.Take a second to actually live in the moment. Help with the food. Make a TikTok with your little cousins. Ask your fam what things were like “back in the day.” (You’ll get some wild stories, promise.)

And take the dang picture—even if you’re not feeling 10/10.It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence.

❤️ 5. You’re Part of Something Bigger

Whether your fam is big, small, complicated, chosen, or chaotic… you’re not alone. Being around people who’ve known you since your Minecraft phase? That hits different.

You're part of a story. A legacy. A whole vibe that started before you were born and keeps growing with you in it. 🫶

So Yeah... Maybe Family Time Isn’t That Bad

Sure, you’ll probably get asked 17 times what your plans are after high school.Yes, someone will make a comment about how much you’re on your phone.And okay, fine—your aunt will call you the wrong name.

But you’ll laugh. You’ll eat good food. You’ll make memories you’ll remember way longer than that one trending sound.

So go make it count. ✨

Kelseycharmayne Photography

📍 Based in Livonia, MI | Metro Detroit Area

📷 For families who want real memories, no cringe energy

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Let’s turn your family’s chaos into something unforgettable. 💫