We had a great time in Utah this past weekend with Lance's family. It is a tradition of the Ray family to meet together in Provo during BYU Homecoming weekend. Since we haev been married we have attended and each year is pretty much the same, even down to the meals, at least when we get together at the Clifton's home.
We arrived Thursday evening and didn't do much but chat and hang out with all the siblings. Friday, Lance was in Draper at his Coporate Office working, meanwhile we had a baby shower for my cousin Brittany. It was so fun to see all of them get together. They are a great group of girls. We did it outside, which was kind of chilly but other than that it was lots of fun. Brittany's mom passed away almost 4 years ago from Breast Cancer. All the Aunts put together a book about their memories of Lana as a mom and what she did. They all took turns reading their letters and it was so sweet to hear all the stories. It was also so nice to visit with Brittany at the Clifton's. Thanks Brittany! It was so much fun to talk to you.
Every Saturday morning before the game everyone meets at the Clifton's home in Mapleton for breakfast and a devotional put on by Grandma and Grandpa Ray. I have never known another family who has these kinds of traditions. Sometimes it is weird but it has been fun to sit back and watch this family function. There is so much love and respect for one another. They are an amazing family. There were many new faces I had never before met and it was nice to meet them all.
Every year Grandpa Ray buys tickets for the game. This year, they said he bought 70 tickets for the game. There was not a spart ticket. I ended up staying at home with the kids. It was just too cold for them to be outside.
Besides the fact that it snowed almost every day it was so much fun to be with all the Snyder's and the extended family as well. And could you believe that I didn't take a single picture at all this weekend. I sure wish I had them to show you what a great time we had. Thanks Snyders, Knotts and mom and dad for letting us come and stay with you. We love you all! We can't wait until Thanksgiving when we can do it all again.
2 comments:
Traditions are so fun...that one sounds great! We love going to the BYU games when we get a chance. Sounds like you guys are doing well and I can't believe we still haven't got together!
It WAS a fun weekend. Glad you got to come! It was really fun to talk to you, too! :)
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