Thanks, ya’ll for coming by to see the kitchen and for all the wonderful comments. I needed a little break to catch up this week and can I just tell you that I’m SO enjoying that new kitchen. It really does feel like a new space. 🙂
I’ve shared some of my family with you before and thought you’d enjoy seeing some pics of our Mother’s Day weekend. We started off last Saturday at my parents house. My dad is a big gardener (practically a farmer, if you see this post from their 2nd house in NC) and their backyard is already planted for the summer with veggies. This is a fig tree looking out to the garden.
He cut me one of these HUGE cabbages to bring home with us.
And he has his own muscadines growing in his backyard. Very Southern thing to grow.
Then, for Mother’s Day, it was on to my sister’s house. She and my brother-in-law have worked on their backyard for many years and now it’s all grown up and looks so pretty. They have a covered deck and that’s where we ate our Sunday lunch Mother’s Day meal. It was a beautiful day.
Their backyard, complete with a fish pond.
Goldfish and koi.
And the waterfall going down to the pond.
We’ve started taking Mother’s Day pics every year, so had to get the girls together for this one. L to R: my sister Renee; niece Lauren, mom, and me.
We moved around the yard for more pics. My sister is 2 years older than me. I’m the baby. 🙂
My sister’s in-laws were there too and we younger girls treated the moms to lunch and it was really, really good. My sister made the kabobs, potatoes and asparagus. I made the fancy salad and brought dessert. We love to eat, in case you can’t tell. No celebration is complete without the food. Lots of food.
Since my kitchen was torn up, I couldn’t bake a pound cake for strawberry shortcake, so I took a short-cut (ha!) and bought pound cake from our local bakery, Edgar’s, who makes fantastic desserts. If you haven’t been there and you live in Birmingham, get on over there and check it out. Renee’s sister-in-law made the chocolate thing. It was ALL yummy!
I’m joining Jen on Friday for her Frugal Fashionista party. You can join too, so check it out. As much as I love to shop for thrifty bargains, my closet is full thanks to the yardsale finds I have discovered, so I’m showing one of my outfits, from head to toe and I’ll let you know how little I spent.
Looks like you had a fun time and some great food! I am sure your Mom enjoyed the day.
BTW -I love new granite. I bet you are cooking up a storm now =)
I think the critiquing at the end was a bit harsh. But I guess every-one is entitled to their opinion.
Stacy Lynn
Beautiful gardens, beautiful food, and beautiful ladies! Looks like you had a fabulous day. 🙂
I loved seeing the family photos and your dad’s amazing garden!
I tried to come by a couple times this morning. Had a problem accessing blogs; mine included!
Looks like a very nice day! You are all skinny…must run in the family! Oh and your dad is sooo tall…that must be where you get your heighth!
Hi Rhoda
Those are great photos of your family. What a blessing to have both your parents and to be able to spend the day together.
Hugs, Rhondi
Oh my goodness, I have garden envy! What a beautiful setting for a family celebration.
Now we know where you get your good genes… I think you picked your parents well.
I saw Dave Ramsey doing a whole show on garage sale shopping. You need to hook up!
That’s Lauren who gets all the cool “L” stuff you find. 🙂
Looks like you had a lovely day…and by the way your counters look FAB.
June is lovely in NYC. I’ll see you when you’re here…I’m not going anywhere, so I’ll be ready. 🙂
Rhoda, the food on your blog always looks so good! Happy Mother’s Day!
~Heather
The garden pictures are beautiful. I am inspired – they look like they were cut out of a magazine. What a lovely way to celebrate your mom.
Great family pics – looks like a wonderful Mother’s Day!
* Hard to tell “WHO” is more BEAUTIFUL~~~~ the FOOD or Y’ALL!!!!!!! WOW, “you ARE the MARY”!!!!
Hugs, Linda *
Beautiful family and gardens and delicious looking food. I’m so thankful you had this time together with your loved ones.
Blessings always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Everything looks great: the garden, the food, and your family!
That cabbage is amazing. I wish I could grow produce like that!
There appears to be a lot of talent in your lovely family. Those photos are ones to treasure. You could eat for a week on the beautiful cabbage. I am so glad you had a delightful day. As always, thank you for sharing with all of us.
Charla
Well Rhoda, you say your family eats a lot. . . but one would never be able to tell. . . because there is not once ounce of fat on any of the ladies. . . that’s for sure!!!!
Lovely family!
And I love your new granite too. Just perfect!!
Blessings,
Sher
Charming day! lovely family…..and the foooooddd!!!!
You have a beautiful family. Love their pond and looks like a wonderful time was had by all.
Your kitchen did turn out beautiful…love that countertop!
Your dads garden is impressive! I’ll bet he’s proud of it.
Love your sisters garden…my brother is a landscaper and one of his specialties is the waterfalls. I would love to have one but it would take up my entire tiny yard!