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Family Traditions

            
             Celebrating everyone's birthday is a tradition for our family. My mom started this family tradition because her parents did the same thing with their six children. My birthday is usually the most fun, because I"m the oldest. My little sister hates deciding on a place to celebrate her birthday. Celebrating everyone's birthday is a tradition for our family.
             My mom introduced us to this family tradition because her parents celebrated their children birthdays as a tradition. We started the tradition with my mother's siblings. When my uncle and aunts would turn a certain age, something exciting would happen. For example, they would usually throw a party to celebrate their birthday. This family tradition started with my mother's side of the family.
             Every year my dad becomes upset because I always order the most expensive meal on the menu. The family really enjoys celebrating my birthday because I"m the oldest and I always choose the best restaurant with the finest cuisine. Last year we ate at a great restaurant called Pappadeux. I really enjoyed myself because my girlfriend celebrated our family tradition with us. The Ballard family looks forward to celebrating my birthday as a family tradition because something interesting always happen. .
             My little sister enjoys me helping her decide on a place to celebrate her birthday. Sometimes I have to convince her because I always choose a restaurant. But occasionally she hates going to restaurants. Last year we took her to see her favorite basketball player, who is Allen Iverson. My little sister usually lives the decision making up to her big brother. .
             Celebrating everyone's birthday is a family tradition. My mother's parents deserve all the credit because they started the tradition. I look forward to my birthday every year because it's always fun. My sister loves her big bother so much; she lets me decide on a designated spot. Celebrating everyone's birthday is a tradition for our family.


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