Sometimes it's a big, fancy party in a ballroom of a hotel. Other times it's a group outing - such as the time they all went to Arlington and organized a day trip for the younger set to Six Flags Over Texas. But Petra Howard's favorite reunion was the one the family took to the old homestead near the church in Waco where her great-grandfather, Henry Tate, used to preach. Afterward, they paid respects at the cemetery where Henry and Augusta Tate are buried. It was a beautiful experience to have everyone get together.
Religion is a cornerstone of the family.
Each of Henry and Augusta Tate's daughters married ministers. Carolyn Howard combines her love of music and church by singing gospel music. The Howards tell you that these reunions foster closeness with their extended family. And yet, this family is so close on a daily basis that it's hard to know whether it's the reunions fostering closeness or the closeness fostering reunions. This is a family that just can't seem to get enough of one another.