How fun it was to be in Arizona for Thanksgiving. We had a great time together. I'd have to say the highlight was our traditional extended family gathering for pie. Any of our children who are having Thanksgiving elsewhere, still bring their families in the evening to share pie and play football in the backyard. Last night, however, my brother, Stuart's, family was also gathering in Arizona and all of them came, loaded with pies.
We figured we had over 80 people in the house, eating pie, playing, visiting, laughing and just enjoying being together. This is the family we stayed with most spring breaks when we went to Utah to ski. Sweet Uncle Stuart and Aunt Helen with their six children welcomed us
with our 9 children year after year and our children cousins became like beloved brothers and sisters. Yes, there is a price to pay for that kind of family closeness and I'll be eternally grateful for the welcoming attitude of that sweet family. They enriched our life!
We saw our cousin, Brian, for the first time in several years. Fun to see him and his cute children again.
Angela, Heather and Kara catching up!
Josh and his girlfriend, Leah, came for dinner. It was great to meet her.
Brimley's cousin, Lauren, came from Tennessee to join their family for the holiday. She was a great sport and it was fun having her.
Kara's sister, Kaytlin, spent the weekend with us. She attends BYU Idaho but is working in Tuscon this track. Great to see her again. She'll be back with us soon in the cold north country.
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