thankful#56: extended family gatherings

It doesn't happen very often but we try at least once a year to get as many of the families on my mom's side together as possible. tonight it was 30 of us including 13 kids under 10. even though it seems difficult to finish a conversation without having to chase a toddler back to the area, it's always so great to see everyone. i'm pretty thankful that we're a close enough family to make the attempt.