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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. Suzy says

    December 13, 2009 at 5:53 am

    Rhoda, what a great night you must have had – love the photos but most of all I love that grogeous black Christmas cardie one of your friends is wearing!!! You all look like you are having a wonderful night – I dream of oneday having a cold Christmas!!

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  2. Sissie says

    December 13, 2009 at 6:02 am

    Love the pictures of all your friends enjoying time together.
    I also love looking at your decor and your home.

    Have a nice week. Stay warm.

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  3. Lisa says

    December 13, 2009 at 7:22 am

    WOW, THAT MANTEL!!!

    HUGS FROM MAINE

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  4. Sheila says

    December 13, 2009 at 7:47 am

    Looks like a lot of fun, Rhoda! Glad you had a great time!

    XO,

    Sheila 🙂

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  5. Astrid says

    December 13, 2009 at 8:36 am

    Beautiful home! It’s so wonderful that you were able to share it with friends. Looks like a wonderful evening.

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  6. Rona says

    December 13, 2009 at 9:41 am

    I loved that you shared with us your Christmas party. Looks like it was alot of fun. Your home is so beautifully decorated.

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  7. Marty says

    December 13, 2009 at 9:44 am

    Your home looks gorgeous with all the beautiful decorations and your party looks like so much fun and a huge success. Just beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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  8. Art by Karena says

    December 13, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Beautiful party and it looks like fun had by all. Oh, love the gals attire, with new holiday colors that combine reds, fuchsia’s oranges, etc!

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  9. sandy says

    December 13, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Rhoda,
    I don’t comment often but even less in the last few months…two surgeries for me and one for my husband coupled with a month long hospital stay. But I had to comment today while my house is still quiet and tell you how much I have looked forward to your blog every day especially through my difficult times. Your inspiring pictures and thoughtful accomanying prose were such a pleasant distraction for me daily. I want you to know how much I appareciate it; so on those days you get tired of blogging you will think of your readers who really do think you are great! Thanks so much!

    Sandy

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  10. Betty Jo says

    December 13, 2009 at 10:40 am

    A beautiful party and gathering of friends. Rhoda you know how to do Christmas right!! Merry Christmas from my house to yours as well Dear Rhoda! ♥

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  11. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe says

    December 13, 2009 at 11:21 am

    We had a wonderful time! Bill is still talking about ‘Rhoda’s Chicken’. I’ll have to be making that.
    But… geesh~ that photo is horrible. Remember to crop out the bad girlfriend. 🙂

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  12. Jeanette says

    December 13, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Oh it looks like it was such a great time! I just love getting together with friends and at Christmas time what better time?! Thanks for letting us experience your party with your friends virtually!

    sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

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  13. PJ says

    December 13, 2009 at 11:51 am

    What a lovely evening!

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  14. Holly says

    December 13, 2009 at 11:58 am

    No, don’t crop out anyone! I see Sister Sandi is wearing the sweater she knitted while she was in London. Your home is beautifully decorated and so festive for the season…thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!

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  15. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    December 13, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    What a great party! 🙂 Is your coffee cup the Pfaltzgraff Filigree pattern? I have that pattern for our dishes, and love it! 🙂 The chicken looks fabulous!!! I had to giggle about the boys and girls being separate…it’s just like middle school, but it happens at every party! Thanks for sharing your night with us. 🙂

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  16. Debbie says

    December 13, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    What fun!! I also made Pioneer Woman’s cake for the first time last night too. Delish!

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  17. Rachel @ Off to the West says

    December 13, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    Oh, Rhoda, it looks like you had a lovely time together!

    I’ve made that sheet cake. And you are right, it is phenomenal. Try her cinnamon rolls if you haven’t! The frosting/icing tastes like the maple frosting used on donuts and long johns. Oh. My. Word. SOOOO good!!!

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  18. Donna says

    December 13, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    Rhoda,
    Your home is so over the top!! I just love it. You are an inspiration. Your party looks like fun, just good friends, good food and a warm home to have it in.
    Merry Christmas

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  19. Carmen says

    December 13, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun! I love hosting parties.

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  20. Sandra says

    December 13, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Your home is decorated so lovely! You inspire me! Looks like y’all had a wonderful time. Merry Christmas!!

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