Happy Day!
Why family is so fun.
Recently my grandma celebrated her 89th birthday. This was cool as much of my family came from all over (mostly CA, though) to celebrate. This side of my family is very fun. We are all very close, and I have over 60 cousins on this side, as well as many 2nd cousins, etc. So when we get together is is a blast. Little toddlers terrorizing go unnoticed, crying babies wipe their snot all over you when you pick them up, and the adults sit there, apparently attentive to whoever "has the floor". But the best part of all of this, is the food. Food, Glorious Food (to quote Oliver)! There has been this lady who has been filming our family for the last 5 years for a documentary. As she mentioned, every time our family gets together, we do much Feasting. Both spiritually, but especially physically. When I arrived at the scene (of the Birthday Party), I saw 3 long tables filled to capacity with food. Salads, Casseroles, Pizza, Brownies, Cake, and last, but not least - Ice Cream. I really think it is against the family forum to not like ice cream. Even if you are lactose intolerant - it is no excuse! You have to have ice cream, not just the nice little bowls that most people eat - this is the hard core half-gallon per person game. With this side of the family, it's optional to have cake at your party - as long as you have ice cream (or you can do what I do.... have an ice cream cake - it makes you fell like you're getting two-in-one)! But really, I don't think I've ever been with this family where there hasn't been more than enough food. It is amazing! So, in order to answer the original question - family is fun due to food! (I know, there are other cool reasons - but I'm saving those for another blog!)