Family reunions!

The family that plays together STAYS together!

My children and I decided that it's now time to start organizing an annual family reunion.  We've talked about it for years but there's always been something more urgent to take precedence (like one or more of the kids getting married in a particular year!).  Now that the weddings are officially over, we can turn our focus on other ways to get together.

Staying close as a family is not easy when kids marry and live in many different cities and states but is so important to maintain family unity.  Family newsletters, blogs, Skype, and of course, talking on the phone are all good ways to connect but aren't all inclusive.  And with a large family, a spontaneous get together just doesn't happen!

After brainstorming with some of my daughters we came up with the following -
1. We have to plan a year in advance for everyone to get time off work and start saving.
2. The reunion should be at least 2 days...3 is better.  That gives everyone time to recover from travel and have time to leisurely visit.
3. A different place each year will spread out the amount of travel for each family.
4. Special occasions might coincide with the reunion.  For example, my two Utah grandkids are having milestone birthdays (concerning our church) so our first reunion is being planned around them.
5. We have to take a family picture sometime during the reunion.
6. Everyone is required to have fun  :)  That was MY idea  :)

I love it when my family gets together!

It's going to take effort but I can't think of anything more deserving than keeping a growing family close.  Plans are already underway...can't wait!