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Christmas Party at our House

December 13, 2009 By Rhoda 40 Comments

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Celebrating Christmas with friends is the best thing and this year we had a party at our house, inviting some couple friends over for dinner.   When you spend hours decorating your house for Christmas, it’s nice to share it with others and with a total of 13 of us, it was a fun evening.  Two couples had to cancel at the last minute due to circumstances beyond their control.  My best friend from Georgia, Wanda, was in Alabama for a family reunion and it worked out perfect for her to come to our party too and it was great having her spend the night with us and meet our friends. IMG_8035

As usually happens with couples, the girls hung out in the kitchen and the guys talked football in the other room.  Most of these folks go to church with us.  IMG_8036

I do think football was the topic of the night for the men.  And who can blame them, since we are heading for a National championship game very soon. Roll Tide! IMG_8037

Guy talk going on.IMG_8039

Fun group of folks and we had some great food and fellowship.IMG_8040

We 7 girls decided we would camp out in the dining room (no boys allowed) and the conversation was lively and fun.  Not to mention the food!  Yum!  You can see we all had filled plates.  IMG_8042

I made that Chicken Alouette I told you about a few weeks ago and it was a big hit.  Go over to Beth’s blog for the recipe, that’s where I found this tasty dish.   I asked everyone else to bring a side dish and it was all so tasty and delicious.  Everyone brought some fantastic food and we were all stuffed to the max.
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But not too stuffed for The Pioneer Woman’s Best Ever Chocolate sheet cake, along with coffee beverages from the Tassimo hot beverage machine.  I took orders for capuccinos and lattes and along with that chocolate cake…Oh. My. Word, was it all SO good.  PW is so right, that cake is the absolute BEST ever. This was my first time making it, but it won’t be the last!

Merry Christmas from my house to yours.   Celebrate with friends as often as you can.

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  1. Kathy says

    December 13, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Oh does that chicken look yummy….how did i miss that recipe. Did you have a nice white wine with it and some Xmas music on low !!! Looks like a nice time…..and how great to have your friend stay with you !!!

    I love that green jacket you have on….cute necklace too, very festive Rhoda….

    Thanks for the pics…
    Kathy 🙂

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  2. Nancy says

    December 13, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    It looks like it was a wonderful party. Your home is beautifully decorated, Rhoda!

    Nancy

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  3. Renee says

    December 13, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    Looks like you all had a wonderful time. I’ll have to try that chicken dish sometime. Looks yummy and so elegant also, but I saw your recipe so I know it isn’t hard to make. Maybe I’ll try it for my Christmas party. Wanda looks great. Loved the picture of the both of y’all. Would love to see her sometime.

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  4. Trez says

    December 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    Everything looks so nice. As you cn tell from my blog, I am a diehard Dawg but I would love Alabama to win the National Championship. Roll Tide Roll!!!!

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  5. sondra says

    December 13, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Your home is truly decorated so beautifully! Thank you for allowing me to have a peek!

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  6. Wanda P. says

    December 13, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    I had such a wonderful time with Rhoda and her friends. I am missing Rhoda already. The food was GREAT! Can not wait to make the chicken and the famous cake. Ya’ll, I got to stay in the famous guest room. I felt like I was at a B&B.
    Wanda

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  7. kathysue says

    December 13, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    What a fun way to share your beautiful home with all of your friends. It looks so elegant and festive, I am sure they all ooohed and aaahed.You are one busy lady but it is obvious to me you have your priorities straight, always remembering the people you love, now that is the Christmas Spirit. Kudos to you my dear friend,Kathysue

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  8. Angie says

    December 13, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    I loved seeing pictures of your home. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    December 13, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Your house looks great and how nice you were able to share it with friends! Fun and friends ~ a great way to celebrate the holidays!

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  10. Deborah says

    December 13, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    You’ve got it right, Rhoda. The BEST Christmas decor are the friends, family and loved ones that gather round your tree! Looks like everyone enjoyed your Southern Hospitality!

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  11. Kristy in Ohio says

    December 13, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    Your decor looks so festive. Nothing better than an evening with friends. Where can I find the recipe for the Chicken dish…looks scrumptious. Kristy in Ohio

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  12. Renae says

    December 13, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Rhoda….what a fun night! We are still ‘making friends’ since we are new to the area and hopefully by next Christmas we’ll have friends to invite in! That really is what makes the holidays more fun. Love it..you did such a beautiful job!
    Blessings…
    xx

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  13. KM Family says

    December 13, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    that is perfect advice Rhoda!. There is nothing better than being with friends & family on the holidays.
    Looks like a wonderful evening
    Im sure you were the hostest with the mostest..lolol
    have a merry one!!

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  14. Dayle says

    December 13, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    Rhoda, that looks like a wonderful evening of food, friends, and fellowship. Your home is beautiful and having people over is a real gesture of friendship. I love the green color on your kitchen walls. Do you happen to remember its official name. 🙂 Would love to know.

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  15. Kat says

    December 13, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    Looks like you all had a fun evening. I see Sandy and Bill were there too. George and I need to make another trip to Birmingham so the 6 of us can get together again.

    Merry Christmas to you and Peter.

    Hugs!
    Kat

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  16. Sarah Allen says

    December 14, 2009 at 7:56 am

    If you loved the icing on the PW womans cake then you should certainly make try the icing used in a Coca cola Cake.. It is the BEST icing ever! I make the same cake just so that I can eat the icing!! FABULOUS!!! Being from the south we all LOVE to use Coke in recipes right??
    1/2 cup butter
    1 tablespoon cocoa
    6 tablespoons Coca-Cola
    1 box confectioner’s sugar, (1pound)
    1/2 cup chopped pecans
    In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola to a boil. Stir in the sugar and mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread over the cake while both cake and frosting are still warm.

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  17. [email protected] Stories of A to Z says

    December 17, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Oh yum! Everything from the decorations to the food looks fantastic. I’m so glad the chicken was a hit and I have The Pioneer’s Woman cookbook on my Christmas list so hopefully I’ll be trying that cake soon!

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  18. Debbie says

    December 20, 2009 at 1:16 am

    Hey Rhoda, haven’t commented in a VERY long time. But I do want to stop by and say what a lovely home you have. The touches you add reflect beauty and elegance as you stamp the essence of YOU to your home. What a perfect way to celebrate with friends, so happy for you and your hubby.

    Blessings – Debbie

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  19. P says

    December 21, 2009 at 11:19 am

    Wow. At the first pic, I thought you were standing in a store.
    No offense, but hording never looked better.

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