When I joined the Howe family over 25 years ago one thing I quickly learned was that these people know how to make desserts! Nearly each time we get together as an extended family we have a dessert buffet. We have new creations and have many repeat family favorites. Oh the joy! It's fun how traditions evolve. Another Howe tradition that I love is General Conference weekend DQ blizzards! In our faith we have a weekend long conference twice a year where we hear messages from our church leaders. Twice a year my awesome inlaws give each family DQ gift cards so that we can enjoy a sweet treat in our smaller families (this weekend on the app was buy one get one free, are you kidding me?!) I love a brownie blizzard and I absolutely love the diversity in our family. There are many varied interests, personalities, talents and faith. The General Conference blizzard started years ago. Gift cards are extended no matter the attendance of this conference because the biggest tradition of this family is a phrase that used to hang in their dining room wall, "Make room for everyone." Everyone. You don't even have to love sugar to have a seat at their table. But if you do, you've come to the right place!
