Day of the Dead altar 2006

El Dia de Los Muertos. We've been celebrating for a few days. It's the best. Sunday, the family went through old family pix--sorting and asking questions. Monday, putting the altar together. Tonight I made a meal from my childhood. A roast and potatoes. Through all of this, Greg and I related stories about these people we loved and our children haven't met or barely remember. On the altar, pictures and candles, a pipe for my father in law, a rosary for my mother and my dad's favorite mug. I met the kids with Oreos today and told them their grandma would have Oreos waiting for them if she were around. All these memories to share. I think I like this tradition.