I am from chewing on my favorite stuffed animal's (Pookie) ear until it fell off, laughing so hard at Austin's jokes that I would be rolling over on the floor, and hollering and leaping onto the couch every time I suspected seeing a bug.
I am from watching Sagwa: The Siamese Cat while crawling on the floor and trying to be like her, but failing, because I couldn't meow.
I am from ordering a Dirt Sundae from Bruster's every time because; it was the only one that had gummy worms.

I am from fishing for hours, until my arms are about to break, my grandfather joyously shouting "I got one!"
From watching the colorful fish swim by when my cousin's stone skids the water and lands with a plunk.
Lake Avondale presenting a beautiful image as the sky is dark but the reflection of the street lights and moon which made it the perfect place for a proposal.
I am from Chuck E. Cheeses where I spent every single birthday until age 6 playing games and winning hundreds of tickets, wearing my absolute favorite blue and purple striped turtleneck every chance I got in the winter time and once for spring portraits, and my best friends and me dressing up as angels for our church's Christmas play.
I am from playing tug of war between us with my stuffed dog, Bone, until Bone's arm was torn off and him having to have surgery.
I am from loving hand- me -downs from my stylish cousin.

I am from endless laughter, when my best friend's 4 year old brother smashed his face into his cake.
From running and hiding as he chased the girls with his icing covered fingers and face.
Abel quoting his favorite movie The Wizard of Oz, "I'll get you my pretty!"

I am from beautifully hand- painted head bands every year for Easter from my grandmother, handmade creative cards for my birthday, and the zingy taste of tuna/beef cutlet in my mouth.
I am from hanging colorful Christmas lights with my dad, hooking the shiny glass ornaments on the tree and helping my mom cook holiday dinner as the aroma wafts through the air.
I am from smooth evening bike rides with my crazy cousins speeding faster than a bullet down the newly paved road.

From wild flying hair and resulting in a bloody knee as we stop unexpectedly and I soar off the bike onto the cement.
Addison Trail reminds me of all the good times I had with my family and hopefully will continue to create new memories.
I am from the sandy shores near Savannah, Georgia where I collected soft seashells in the shallow parts of the water.

From the long car rides there, where my family plays I spy and other time passing and entertaining games.
Tybee Island fills my mind with blissful memories of the fun I had with the people I love.
Memories remind me of stains; they can leave a mark on you or be effaced forever.