My husband has been going on the same family trip every year since he was a baby. Now, we get to bring our daughter.
A personal essay detailing a family's multi-generational tradition of visiting the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. The author reflects on the transition from attending as a partner to bringing their own child.
Why it matters
It explores themes of family legacy, tradition, and the evolution of personal milestones.
The author's husband goes to the same place every summer for a family reunion. Last year, their daughter joined for the first time. Courtesy of Riana Ang-Canning My husband's family goes to the same place every year for a family reunion. I started going with him in 2015, and last year, our daughter went for the first time. I'm excited to continue the family tradition with the next generation. Every year, my husband's family gathers on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada, for a long weekend family reunion . They fish, swim, hike, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and catch up on the back deck. The weekend culminates in the annual horseshoe tournament, where the winners add their names to the trophy and we all celebrate with a potluck roast dinner .
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