My Grandmother loved to fish. My Mom and I would wake up before sunrise during the summer. We’d pack coolers with drinks and snacks and then drive to my Grandmother’s house. I used to hate driving to the lake because my Grandma used those long bamboo poles that had to stick out the window. We spent so many mornings fishing on Lake Royale and at the time, I didn’t enjoy it.

Now as an adult, I miss those slow mornings on the lake with my Mom and Grandma. Being back on the lake with this gorgeous extended family was so special.