Our Christmas Dinner
We had our Christmas dinner today and I am sharing it with you. We had a wonderful time visiting. Although we didn’t have as many family members in attendance as usual, we still had a lot of remembering and fun. I have four sisters and one brother. I am the oldest and Jimmie Gayle is the youngest. We are spread over quiet a few years but we enjoy each others company and have plenty to talk about. Brother Dude gave me the low down on Canola oil that I haven’t had a chance to look up yet. But it sounds interesting if you want to check it out.
Our Christmas Dinner
Ruby, Henry, Charlotte, Betty Sue, Darlene,
We usually have our Christmas dinner at sister Darlene’s church but this year sister Betty Sue invited us to her house. It was a shorter drive for those of us who live south but further for those who live north. Lionel and I appreciated it because we try not to drive at night and we were able to visit longer with the family. As it was we barely got home before dark.
Christa, Ben, Betty Sue,
Before mama died it was nothing to have 40 or more people at her house for family dinners but since her death attendance has fallen off. We still have quiet a few though. We siblings were there except one sister. Jimmie wasn’t able to attend. She was out of state. Betty Sue’s children were the only sibling’s children to attend and some of her grandchildren were there. Two of Darlene’s grandchildren and one great granddaughter attended.
Lionel, and Jim who makes delicious coconut cakes.
Brother Henry (Dude) was the lone one of his family in attendance. Sister Charlotte and brother-in-law Pete were loners. Regardless of the fewer members we had a great time. We had our favorite foods, ham, turkey, dressing, green beans, pinto beans. slaw, broccoli salad, Brussels sprouts, creamed potatoes, fried okra and for dessert, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, cherry pie, red velvet cake, coconut cake, cherry cream cheese cake, and more that I didn’t have room to taste. We never plan our menu. Each of us brings whatever we care to make and every year we say that one year we will all end up bringing the same thing, but it hasn’t happened yet.
Amanda’s boyfriend, Charlotte, Amanda,
Brother-in-law Jim, Betty Sue’s husband, made his delicious coconut cake. He’s brought it to family dinners for too many years to count and it was just as delicious as it always is. Betty Sue is the best cook in our family. The rest of us sibs (5 sisters, 1 brother) can’t hold a candle to her.
Elizabeth and Gracie,
Darlene is into family genealogy and brought info about some of our forefathers. It was interesting looking back at two grandfathers several generations away who fought at Gettysburg. She has attended a few reunions of relatives we were not acquainted with and picked up lots of information from them. They gave her some old pictures of relatives made way back when but nobody knew who they were. We should write names on the backs of all our pictures for future generations. Anyway, a good time was had by all. I’m sharing some of the pictures I made today with you. You all have a very happy Christmas and enjoy your dinners as much as we did.
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J Anderson | Dec 18, 2010 | Reply
Good Post
Angela Ohm | Dec 18, 2010 | Reply
Thank you for sharing your Christmas dinner with us ! Merry Christmas !
clay hurtubise | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
You’re very lucky to have such fine family and friends.
Thanks,
Clay
P.S. Don’t be afraid to send those left over cookies….
lpshady | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
nice post..thanks for sharing
Val Mills | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
How wonderful, Ruby. Thank you so much for sharing your family Christmas with us.
Snooky | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
That was very uplifting and inspiring Our family is having it’s reunion here in Phx, this year instead of Kansas as usual
so I am going to start cooking Mon. We have My six sisters and six brothers and thier numerous children and Grandchildren and spouces & a few family friends on thier way.
If I survive I’ll let you know. lol
The Quail 1957 | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Thank you so much for this lovely sharing of your Christmas Dinner with us. I am honored. My family lives far away so now I don’t feel so cut off and alone. Awesome article by an awesome lady and writer. “MERRY CHRISTMAS AND CREATOR’S BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOURS RUBY”!
Chris Stonecipher | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Merry Christmas Ruby!!!!
LCM Linda | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Thank you for this wonderful sharing. Wishing you Merry Christmas.
Shirley Shuler | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Thank you so much, ruby, for sharing your family Christmas with us. Love the pictures. Merry Christmas!
Mary Patricia Bird | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Sounds wonderful!
Agnes Chin | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
it’s always great to gather with siblings for Christmas. We had one at my home last night too.
lapasan | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations for the happy moments you have with your family.
lxdollarsxl | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
wonderful that family can get together and dine
LoveDoctor | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Great share Ruby. I really enjoyed reading every detail. Very nice family and nice meeting you. Now I can put a face with your name. Lovely photos and family dinner.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Sounds like those who made it had a good time Ruby.
aleah | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow, you had an early dinner! Thanks for sharing pics. Like the others said, I can now picture you writing the one of the few excellent pieces of writing here in Triond.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Ruby!
desertsister | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing Ruby.
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PSingh1990 | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Nice Share.
Francois Hagnere | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Thank you for sharing these happy moments, Ruby.
Merry Christmas to you!
Stay blessed always,
François
OhSugar | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Sharing time with family is so important. I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas.
Betty Carew | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Thanks so much for sharing this Ruby. I envy you a little as our family is spread far and wide so that will leave hubby, my sister, a friend and I to have Christmas dinner this year.Large families are wonderful when they can get together at Christmas. Have a very Merry Christmas Ruby
Christine Ramsay | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
It is so lovely to meet your family and share in your celebrations. I really enjoyed this post.
Christine
gaby7 | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
How Nicer can it get Ruby? Family and friends are the reasons we live-having time together like you did makes life a lot more worthwhile! This was awesome!
mishee | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
thanks for sharing!
Jimmy Shilaho | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
This is real beautiful. Thank you for the update. You have one great family.
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Cameron Kennedy | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Very nice article, well done!
albert1jemi | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
great post
pandabear | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Cool post. Merry XMas!
CA Johnson | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
That was really nice that you and your siblings got together. I really like your pics. You all look like you are really close. It reminds me of me and my sister. We are really close too. I guess it is because it is only the two of us. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
Eunice Tan | Dec 19, 2010 | Reply
Wonderful family. Thanks for sharing & merry christmas to you, Ruby.
PR Mace | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
It was so nice to meet your family and share your holiday. I really loved seeing a recent picture of you. I love putting a face to my on-line friends. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
crisdiwata | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations for a successful family reunion. Merry Christmas and more blessings to come.
Anj M | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Wow Ruby, U got a great family. Merry Christmas
Anastasia Zoldak | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Reminded me of our large family dinners when I was a kid.
N. Sun | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Merry Christmas, Ruby!
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Anuradha Ramkumar | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
Thnx for sharing those wonderful moments with us, Ruby. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
YvonneWang | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
Your family is so warm and happy, reading your artical is a enjoyable thing, thank you and merry Chrismas!
Caritas | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
Great post, was wonderful to see the pictures of what was clearly a fantastic gathering.
Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!
Marain | Dec 22, 2010 | Reply
Makes me home sick for those big dinners from years ago! I wish you’d post the recipe for that coconut cake.
Tulan | Dec 22, 2010 | Reply
Thank you for sharing your family dinner with us and the pictures. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
pocketsofchange | Jan 2, 2011 | Reply
It’s wonderful that all the siblings were able to get together at once. It sounds like a great time, with extra special moments like learning more about your history through geneology. The food sounds delicious!
Happy New Year!