Once a year, we celebrate our moms and it’s always a special time with my family that I wouldn’t miss for the world. I don’t take these times for granted and know that I won’t always have my mom around to love and enjoy, so we try to make these holidays really memorable.
I went over solo this trip and mom had fried chicken waiting on me when I got there. I know, you have my permission to be jealous. 🙂 My niece, Lauren, and I both love her fried chicken and it had been ages since I’d had it at her table.
Fresh spinach salad that my dad grew in his garden, it was yummy.
We posed for our once a year girl’s pic, me, my mom, niece, and sister, Renee. I think my mom looks pretty darn amazing for 82 and she is the sweetest mom in the whole world! I’m a little biased. 🙂
My sister’s beautiful backyard makes a nice backdrop for a family pic, even if the sun was too bright.
Pretty azalea was on the table we ate at on the porch. It was a beautiful day, surprisingly cool for this time of year, but very pleasant.
They’ve done a lot of work on this backyard and it’s such a great place to enjoy a beautiful afternoon. Here’s a link to last years Mother’s Day post for more of their backyard.
Their fish pond, which I’ve showed you before.
We made Chicken Alouette, which I’ve also shared before and it was delish.
Fresh asparagus and salad were a perfect complement.
Macaroni and cheese was picked up from Picadilly and boy, was it good.
Along with fresh corn on the cob, we were happy and full at the end of the day. My strawberry cake and a carrot cake was a highlight for all of us with a sweet tooth.
I hope you all enjoyed your Mother’s Day too, either with your own kids or your mom if you are blessed to still have her. I feel SO fortunate to still have my mom to hug and love on!
I took a quick detour through Ikea on the way home and have some fun pics to share with you!
Linked to Sandy at Reluctant Entertainer’s Home Is party.
kathysue says
Hi Rhoda, You and your Mom really resemble she is a beautiful lady, just like her two daughters. I love fried chicken and I can fry a pretty good one according to my boys but your Mama’s looks perfection. I love the down home southern meal you served, nothing better than a home cooked meal. Now I want fried chicken and milk gravy and mashed potatoes. Oh my!!! I posted my seasonal changes on my mantle today, come by if you have some time. Hugs Kathysue
Carmen says
Looks like a really nice day. And the food…YUM! You just made me extra hungry. 🙂
Brenda says
Boy, that is true Southern fried chicken. I’m drooling! Your mom certainly does look amazing at 82. Don’t you just love geing a GRIT?
Kathy :) says
Oh my….that’s it next life I am coming back as a Southern gal….I just love fried chicken….that looks so good Rhoda and yes I have tried your chicken alouette….one of our new faves….I’d forgotten it came from Beth….isn’t she a doll ??? Love her !!! Sure looks like you and your family had a lovely day….I too still have my Mum, thankful everyday 🙂
Trying to do a little catching up…..having so much fun reading everyones blog…I really shouldn’t be inside on the computer today…but you know how it goes….just like lays potato chips….lol
I can’t wait to see the pics from Kat’s daughters wedding I bet it is going to be beautiful…..
All the best,
Kathy 🙂
Kim McLaughlin says
You betcha I’m jealous Rhoda! You Southern gals sure do know how to cook. And from the looks of it, “ya’ll” know how to garden too! What a pretty bunch of ladies you all are and yes, your mother looks wonderful for 82. God bless her.
Hope you are having a nice week!
xoxo,
Kim
Sheila says
Looks like a wonderful time, Rhoda! Glad you got to be with your mom and family! Delicious food. Pretty garden. Lovely ladies!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Well, Rhoda…I just had an immediate flashback to my Granny’s kitchen, when I saw that platter of fried chicken. Oh my….now I’m going to have to make a trip to the store and grab a chicken to fry…I know it won’t be as good, as your mother’s or my granny’s, but I am hungry for some good ol’ real fried chicken,right now. Everything else looks so good too.
You “girls” look great.
Rhonda says
How did you cook your asparagus? I have the hardest time making good asparagus and I’d love to know the secret:=) Rhonda
Rhoda says
Rhonda, my sister cooked it but I think she steamed it (not long) and added slivered almonds to it. I wasn’t there when she cooked it.
But, I’ll tell you a really easy way to do it too. I put the oven on 400* and lay out my asparagus on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil & add some lemon pepper. Bake for about 10-12 minutes & it’s delish. That’s how I do mine all the time now.
Angie says
Southerners do it up right! My mom’s dinner was almost identical, except she made chicken and dumplins to go along with her fried chicken…YUM!
Barb says
We have a huge controversy at work about the post we saw. DO YOU sell or make money when we buy at your shop by giving others our email address’ or when you post their giveways and they get our address??
Is this how RETAILERS get our information from blogs like yours??
If you do not answer, it has to be because you DO. You sell or give out our addresses!
PLEASE answer, inquiring minds want to know.
Rhoda says
Barb, I do not nor have I ever sold email addresses that came from my blog. Any emails that have been collected are for the sole purpose of a giveaway & nothing else. I make a small commission off any SALES in my Open Sky shop, but that is it. No selling of email addresses have happened here EVER, nor will they ever. My blog has become a part-time business for me and that is how I look at it. I spend a HUGE amount of time putting together posts and content to share with all of you. The amount of money I make is nowhere near a full time income. I hope this puts to rest the questions that you & your work team have pondered over.
There are countless bloggers all over the blogworld that make money from advertising on their blogs. I’m definitely not the only one who advertises and I don’t apologize for it either.
Forgot to add says
It’s nice you appreciate your Mom, she looks very sweet. Looks like you had a great time, food looks yummy.
Susie says
Girlfriend…you have just made me hungry~ Now I could sure go for that fried chicken.Darn…we are having spag.n’ meatballs. I think I would rather the chicken 🙂
I have a great idea too… you need to sneak me into your bags on your trip to see the PW. You and Layla are so blessed and deserve it…I wont mind sneaking in your luggage though…ha! I know you will have a nice time and I hope you eat some of those rolls for us. ((hugs)) Susie
Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute says
Oh Rhoda. Your Mother’s Day looks wonderful. That food looks amazing, All my favorites are there. It’s been so long since I’ve had home fried chicken, my stomach’s churning just thinking of it. And goodness I love spinach salad. It looks like your Mom and Dad make a great team. He grows it and she cooks it. Well the whole family makes the perfect team after you eat it. And I can’t wait to try that Strawberry Cake! Yummy!!!!
xoxo’s…..Tracy 🙂
Melinda says
Your Mom looks so sweet and she does look great for her age! Loved your family pictures. And the food must have been awesome! I sure looked great. I am going to try the chicken alouette. It sounds yummy and so easy. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day, just taking it easy this year. Love & blessings from NC!
MarySue says
Thanks for reminding all of the blessing of family…especially mothers. You have inspired me often through your blog.
gail says
what a wonderful post! I love the pics. Thanks for sharing.
gail
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
You all have the best food at your get-togethers!! 🙂 Such a nice day. 🙂
Jane says
What a wonderful get together you had for Mother’s Day. I loved seeing pictures of your family and your lovely 82 year old mom…she is SO cute! The food looks delicious, too. Can’t wait to see what you have from IKEA to show us!!
xoxo
Jane
Pinky says
HI Rhoda! It looks like you had the best Mother’s day celebration with you Mom, neice and sister! How lucky you are to have them all near enough to see. My Mom is gone, my husband’s Mom is gone and my sister is living in Fl. now. BUT, thank God I spent 2 days with my kids so it was wonderful. The chicken looks SOOOO good, I haven’t eaten fried chicken in YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! And the corn, and the other chicken dish and the asparagus…..thank God I just ate dinner or I would be EATIN!!!!:):) XO, Pinky