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Family Thanksgiving

November 26, 2011 By Rhoda 36 Comments

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I get comments when I share my family with y’all, that you enjoy seeing the folks that mean the most to me, so I appreciate that and since this blog is inspirational as well as a way to document my life, sharing family is part of that.Β  Once again, those memories are what we hold on to, year after year.Β  This year was no exception, my extended family gathered in Duluth, GA at my cousin, Brenda’s house for a feast and it was a memorable day as always.Β  There were 22 of us this year.

Brenda’s parents, my aunt and uncle, who we just stayed with in Florida for our family reunion, came up to share in the festivities, along with Brenda’s brother, Dennis and his 2 daughters.

I hope you enjoy seeing how we celebrate Thanksgiving and I know that all of you enjoyed the day as well.

Brenda front door

My cousin’s pretty front door.

dining room Fall vignette

Dining room sideboard decked out for Fall.

chocolate candy

Dessert table.Β  My Aunt Mary made these delish chocolate candies.Β  We got the recipe, so I just might have to share it with all of you too.Β  Loved them!

dessert3

Check out Brenda’s Fall corn display, I loved this idea too.

dessert

We did not lack for sweets.

dressing

We did not lack for anything.Β  Squash casserole and pineapple casserole.Β  Our family puts out a spread of food every holiday.

I’ve shared this before, but here it is again:

Pineapple Cheese Casserole

2 sticks butter or margarine

2 large cans chunk pineapple

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup each, sugar and flour, mixed together

Crushed Ritz crackers

Layer 1 can pineapple on bottom of round baking dish. Top with 1 cup cheese, 1/2 of the sugar and flour, 1 stick melted butter.Β  Add another layer of pineapple, sugar and flour and melted butter.Β  Top with crushed crackers. Bake @ 350* until brown, around 1 hour.Β  Eat and enjoy!

 

food Thanksgiving

Deviled eggs, cranberry congealed salad, potato salad, cream corn.

greens and beans

Greens, beans and gravy.

mashed potatoes dressing

Mashed potatoes and dressing.

Thanksgiving meats

Ham and fried turkey.

sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes and dressing.

my plate

My plate.Β  Ugggg, I was miserable after eating all of this, but it sure was good.

Fall table centerpiece

Table centerpiece.

Brenda Mary

My cousin, Brenda and her mom, Aunt Mary. These 2 can cook up a storm too.

Lauren Renee

Lauren and Renee.

Hailey Denise Layna

Cousins, Hailey, Denise, Layna.

Philip Lauren

Newlyweds Philip and Lauren

Our family

We managed to get a family pic just before we left to go home.Β  So glad we did!

(left to right:Β  BIL Bruce, me, Mom, Dad, Renee, Lauren, Philip)

Chattahoochee

Brenda’s family lives in a pretty John Wieland neighborhood in Gwinnett County and their house sits up on a bluff overlooking the Chattahoochee River.Β  It was an outstandingly beautiful day, so after lunch we hiked down to the river, down 80-something steps.

Chattahoochee River

It’s so pretty down there.

Cousins

Cousins hanging out together.Β  Lauren and Philip brought their new puppy, Stickers (a girl).Β  She had fun playing outside in the leaves.Β  We are all crazy about Stickers.Β  Lauren named her that because she has always loved playing with stickers.Β  πŸ™‚

Dennis and girls

Cousins, Layna, Dennis (their dad) Hailey

Philip Lauren Stickers

Philip, Lauren and Stickers, the grandpuppy.

Stickers playing

Isn’t she cute?Β  They adopted Stickers in New Orleans about a month ago from a shelter and she is about 6 mos. old.Β  They were told that she is a mix of Chihuahua and Boxer.Β  I know.Β  Think about that one for a minute.Β  Yeah, it’s a crazy thought.Β  But, she’s a really cute puppy.Β  She’s so sweet and cuddly, loves to sit in laps.

Stickers and stick

She got some exercise playing with sticks.

Stickers2

We had fun playing with her.

Rhoda Stickers

And Stickers loves her Aunt Rhodie!

Enjoy your weekend!Β 

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  1. Rhoda says

    November 26, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Stickers just might be part pit bull. Boxer and Pit Bull was mentioned early on, so since she was a rescue, that might very well be. Regardless, she is a sweet and lovable puppy! She sits in laps for hours. πŸ™‚

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  2. Renee S. says

    November 26, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Great post, Rhoda. Thanks for documenting our family Thanksgiving. It truly was a wonderful day. So sad it’s over, but now there’s Christmas to look forward to. Very good picture of you and Stickers!

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  3. Louise says

    November 26, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    So glad to see you had a wonderful thanksgiving! Sticker is adorable. I would say she has pitbull in here more than boxer, but who knows . I am just happy she was rescued and will be loved, and mixed breed dogs are usually more healthy. I have a muttoodle myself. Put oooodle on the end of a dog “breed” and the animal becomes a “designer dog” . .at least that is my story!

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  4. Vickie H. says

    November 26, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Such a sweet post! All that food looked so fabulous!!! And Stickers is such a cute dogs. I must say I think she is definitely Pit Bull/Chihuahua..but no matter…she is beautiful and will be a marvelous pet! Thank you for sharing!

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  5. Sylvia says

    November 27, 2011 at 12:11 am

    Don’t know why I didn’t mention this before..I intended to. Lauren and Philip should considered DNA analysis for Stickers. A kit and the analysis doesn’t cost very much. Just need a cheek swab; no needle sticks necessary. It might be fun to know about her history. Can also explain behaviors πŸ™‚ As others have said, the important thing is that they adopted from a shelter and Stickers has her furever home.

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  6. Black Tag Diaries says

    November 27, 2011 at 12:35 am

    omg. STICKERS! love it! and seriously made me laugh out loud… because if i know anything about lauren, it’s that that girl LOVES her some stickers! great post… good food, great family, and cute dog:)

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  7. Jane @ The Borrowed Abode says

    November 27, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    It looks like a wonderful celebration. Also, just wanted to mention that your photos are absolutely fantastic – that portrait of Lauren, her new hubby, and Stickers is PERFECT! And Stickers is a serious cutie.

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  8. Kathy t says

    November 27, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Rhoda, I do enjoy seeing your family -Your parents are just beautiful. ( of course so is everyone else πŸ™‚ ) Oh my gosh your family does know how to cook-Wow! Everything looked so wonderful and her decorating was beautiful. –I also just read your blog post on how you started blogging-you have accomplished so much and inspired so many people. I have been reading your blog for two years ( yes took me that long!) and I have to tell you your posts keep getting better and the addition of your family and friends , your warmth and creativity is so visible . Yes, God certainly had a plan for you πŸ™‚

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  9. Kat says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:22 am

    Looks like your Thanksgiving was good! Great photos.

    Hugs,
    Kat

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  10. Kathy :) says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    WOW and I thought my family put out a spread, everything looked great, love your cousin’s fall touches!!!

    I am definitely going to try that pineapple casserole, never heard of it before…….YUM

    I always enjoy seeing pics of your wonderful family Rhoda….

    Kathy πŸ™‚

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  11. HouseTalkN says

    December 1, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    What a wonderful post- a lot to be thankful for!
    Have a fantastic weekend!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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    January 29, 2013 at 4:28 am

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