Meet the Bowens: Farewell Friends

Since deciding to move to Seattle, Matthew and I have spent as much time as we possibly can with our friends and family. One of the last Family Home Evenings (FHE) we had with Friendship Branch was a BBQ and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to take some pictures of the members we have grown to love. Up until Monday afternoon, the weather in Salt Lake had been lovely and then the wind started. Luckily the Manor had plenty of room for us to move the party inside, but the change in weather may have discouraged some of the member's to come. After everyone had all the food they could handle, we still had enough leftovers for at least 20 more. In most cases I don't mind taking the leftovers, being that Matthew and I are the poor college students, but with our moving in just over a week we were trying to eat up everything in our house as it was.

Above: left-Winnie and Jack. right- Sis. Gren and Marjorie

Above: left-Sheila and Sharon. right- Paula

Above: Susan

Above: left- Carl and Ted. right- Norman and Matthew

Above: left- Jean and Nancy Lee. right- Emma and Frank

Above: Ted, Dorothy and Charlotte

Above: left- Alice and Kara. right- Beverly and Marjorie

Above: left- Matthew and Glen. right- Norma and Harriet

Above: Kara, Pat, Genevieve H and Genevieve R.

Above:left-Christel. right- Mike and Sue

Above: RS Presidency- Nancy, Annette, Jean and Kara. Matthew and Kara after last Church meeting with the Branch. Branch Presidency- Matthew, Frank and Mike

The Friday before we moved Matthew and I invited all of our friends to a moving party. We started the evening out at Crown Burger, which is a famous local burger joint that Matthew loves. After enjoying our meal we moved the party over to a bowling alley. We had many friends from various periods in our lives show up. It was great to be reunited and share fond memories. The only thing I regret is forgetting my camera, luckily I did have my Ipod so I was able to snatch a few pics although not of everyone. We are very grateful to all of our friends who have supported us over the last few years.