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| Robert and Melissa's awesome backyard |
Dear Family and Friends, I hope all of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Holiday WEEK... George and I certainly did!!!!! We enjoyed a few days with George's son, Robert, and his wife Melissa (and their family) at their beautiful home near Tampa, Florida. They 'ordered' some fabulous weather while we were there --and I'll admit that that warm Florida sun felt GOOD!!!!
Both Robert and Melissa are AWESOME cooks ---so you can only imagine what they fixed for our delicious Thanksgiving Dinner... Here's a list of some of the dinner choices: Ham, Turkey, Dressing, Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Wild Rice Casserole, Rolls/Butter, Cranberry Salad, and for dessert----Robert's homemade PUMPKIN CHEESE CAKE.... Oh My Heart and Soul!!!!!! (Glad Calories don't count on Thanksgiving!!!! ha ha ha)
Today I'll share with you a few pictures from our visit with them (Nov. 27-30)!!!! Hope you enjoy seeing more of our wonderful family!!
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| Their gazebo --up close and personal!!! |
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| More of their backyard --including several water treatments!!! |
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| Along the back fence |
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| All of the beautiful vegetation in their front yard |
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| George and son Robert at the Thanksgiving Dinner table |
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| George and his grandson, Sean (Robert's son); We were amazed at how tall Sean is now.. He is a Sophomore in high school. |
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| "The Parents" enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner; It was a 'running joke' that we were not only the 'parents' --but we were also the OLD PEOPLE.... ha ha ha |
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| Besides Robert and George, I introduce you to Melissa with the yellow shirt on and her daughter, Kayla and two of Kayla's 3 children. The baby and Daddy stayed home because the baby was quite sick... We missed seeing them this trip. |
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| The other end of the Thanksgiving table; It was a marvelous day and we were blessed to be able to be there, although many family members couldn't be there with us. Melissa has 3 sons: (1 in Basic Training for the Navy; other two are in North Carolina). Robert's other son lives in Colorado now. Melissa's mother lives in North Carolina. George's daughter (Kelly) is visiting with Rob/Melissa this coming week. |
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| What does one do AFTER eating that big Thanksgiving Dinner?????? |
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| WELL---this shows what I really did!!!! NAPTIME!!!! (How many of you take naps after a big meal????? ha) |
We left Florida on Saturday, Nov. 30 and headed north to enjoy more of our special journey. We had one night in Savannah and one night in Charleston --and now are at our favorite beach (Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina)... We love the beach at this time of year since there are very few people around and we seem to have the beach all to ourselves!!!! LOVE it. I will do some upcoming blog posts on these areas of our trip I'm sure.
Have a great week --and enjoy this wonderful, happy, joyful month of December... George and I are still so very THANKFUL for our families and for good health... Thanks be to God for all of the blessings we receive each and every day.
Hugs,
What a beautiful back yard they have. Looks like you had a very nice Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWe had a great Thanksgiving in sunny Florida. Bob and Melissa are wonderful hosts. Thanks for the beautiful memories.
ReplyDeleteThey sure have a pretty outdoor area and always good to spend Thanksgiving with family. Bev spent her holiday in sunny FL as well.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, While you were basking in the Florida warmth, we were in the Omaha ice box! 17F one morning with howling winds. Still, we were with family and that is always great! Those grandsons do grow up fast. Our youngest is 16 and he's 6'!" while the 19 year old is 6'5". In the meantime, I'm shrinking...just not fair! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful time and the backyard looks like paradise to me. I would never leave home. :-) . I'm so glad you shared with us my dear friend. What a blessing for you and George to spend time with family.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
What a special treat to see George's family! His grandson is so handsome! What does he want to do after he graduates? Their back yard and gazebo are so stunning!! I hope you got my thank you e-mail, thanks again so much!!
ReplyDeleteI've been keeping up with on FB....but I'm so glad that I finally have the time to do some blog reading. I've enjoyed seeing all the pictures of your Florida tip. Their home is so nice! Glad you and George were able to take this Thanksgiving get-away. You are precious in the porch pictures...
ReplyDeleteSounds like some nice warm places!
ReplyDeleteLooks to me like George's family treated you all very well. Do I nap after a big meal, hey, I nap almost every afternoon. It's the only way I can keep on functioning.
ReplyDeleteAh, outdoor living! This is what the south is good for. Great pictures of a happy family holiday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Happy Family Thanksgiving! George's grandson looks just like him! Loved your pictures. Take care and have a great week!
ReplyDeletelove the happy pictures and so glad y'all got to go! Love Florida! They have a lovely home and I love the pretty pool area and the picture of you in the lawn chair. Wish I'd known y'all were in Charleston....would loved to have met y'all!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home they have with a gorgeous garden. No wonder you needed a nap after that delicious dinner.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you enjoyed yourselves.
ReplyDeleteHello Betsy
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, I did enjoy seeing all of your photographs.
Such a lovely family time … with special memories made.
Take care
All the best Jan
A beautiful house and a beautiful family. the plants in the garden are very similar to ours in Queensland. Florida and Queensland must be very similar except we have less people.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I'd love some sun right about now.
ReplyDeletelovely photos, Betsy. It's Christmas soon. Hope you and George will have a terrific Christmas
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