Hansen Reunion 2024, Friday

Friday morning was breakfast by Susan, Brian, and Tyler. They served yummy pumpkin and blueberry and regular pancakes along with bacon.

The big activity for the morning was the traditional Undokai, put together as per usual by Michelle who always does a great job. We divided into four teams and worked hard to fulfill all the tasks she gave us. The treadmill or whatever you want to call it was pretty entertaining:

Here's a better video with a different view:

I spent some time pushing Ephraim around in a stroller hoping he would go to sleep but he wasn't having it.

Here's a video from lining up in the order you came into the family:

Here we are forming the word Hansen with our bodies. I wanted a picture from Aaron's drone but I don't think that happened.

After the Undokai, there was a kickball game and lunch by the Fergusons featuring hogi sandwiches. That afternoon, we did a treasure hunt and a craft making pet rocks plus a Dungeons and Dragons game. And some more hanging out at the lake.

The Bergesons had dinner that night with Hawaiian haystacks with lots of toppings plus fruit, rolls and cookies for dessert.

After dinner we had a testimony meeting with the recently returned missionaries sharing their testimonies followed by a few others. The next morning, we all went home. It was a great reunion! Thanks to everyone who made it so amazing!

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