The Unofficial Neilsen Reunion

 Uncle Doug sent us (Hatch and Doug's families) an email a few weeks ago inviting us to a BBQ and games in his backyard on the 31st.  Even Jenny and Dan from AZ were in town so we had a large Hatch showing!  When Uncs welcomed us all there, he mentioned that it was a year ago that we had met there and Aunt Suzie seemed to be on the improve.  He also mentioned how terribly she is missed.  He invited us to enjoy the evening together playing games and eating.  AND WE DID!  We played Viking Chess- a super fun game that I want to buy now, swung on the rope swing, and other lawn games.  The kids were in heaven.  They played together like best friends.  The night cooled off quickly and the stories started.  We have always been a close family and gotten along so well with each other. I'm grateful my mom and her siblings chose those kinds of relationships when they were young and throughout their lives.  It has and continues to bless our family greatly.