Sunday was such a fantastic day to have all the family together. We were able to sleep in for the fist day on the vacation. I love to sleep in - however I couldn't really sleep in so I went on the balcony overlooking the lake and read my scriptures in the solitude and solemnity of the beautiful morning air. (I did have to spray for wasps once again).
That morning, Jessica and Tate made breakfast burritos - heavenly made!! So delicious!!!
After breakfast everyone got dressed for church. Mark made assignments the night before so everyone knew their roll in the Sunday service. I was so excited in anticipation of everyone being together and imagining the wonderful discussions we would have - more than just Mark and I (and Robert). I was right - was a super spiritual experience. Mark asked Tate, Devon, Robert and Michael to bless and pass the sacrament. Then we shared a conference talk and discussed it. What was really fantastic was dividing up the Come Follow Me discussion and listening to everyone contribute. Church went a little longer than normal (2 hours) but it was fantastic, and I felt uplifted and spiritually fed.
We had a bunch of left overs for lunch - salad, sliders, and sandwiches.
Mark and I went for a lovely walk. When we got back we ran into Jessica, Tate, and Cayson - we went with them to the playground where we played with Cayson and talked for a while. It was so nice to have some one on one time with them. I love our group, but I also love one on one time. I am so happy for them. They have such a beautiful family, that is rooted in the gospel and they share their love for each other and their child so admirably. Tate is such a wonderful father and husband. I feel so blessed that Jessica married such a wonderful man. Jessica is truly a wonderful mother; she cares so much for Cayson. She and Tate have a beautiful relationship!!!
For Dinner Tate and Jessica made the most delicious barbecue ribs for dinner along with fantastic sides of peas and potatoes. We are spoiled - um um good!!! Tate grilled the ribs outside - so good!!!!
Tonight was also the perfect night to take family photos.
Tate picked a perfect spot on the lake shore. As we arrived a family was just packing up - we quickly asked them if they would take the group photo, and they agreed! It is one of my absolute favorite family photos! Then we took a WHOLE LOT of photos of different groups! So wonderful! Everyone was patient while we rotated through the different combinations of photos wanted and needed.
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