My brother is in charge of Thanksgiving, and I am in charge of Christmas. This works out great for both of us. Wayne alternates from having it at his home or at the lake.
Somehow being out in the open makes the time together special.
Lake Thurmond at Clark's Hill, SC.
(Not really a lake - it is a reservoir for the hydroelectric dam.)
Use your imagination!
Wayne, Olivia, and Chucks discuss weighty world issues - like when is dinner ready?
Olivia serenaded us on her vintage mandolin that she conveniently gave Wayne for Father's Day.
Ferris unfolding himself from his Fiat - vintage of course.
That's the way this family rolls.
Grandma Jo letting Ferris know the proper directions for next time.
She's 83 - she might be antique instead of vintage.
On the menu: baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon, fresh green beans with onions, and dressing.
My contribution? Tea and pumpkin fudge brownies.
The brownies were a big hit - especially with Chucks who has forbidden me to bake another batch.
Go to Love, Pomegranate House blog for the recipe for the two-ingredient brownies.
The view from the beach below the campsite.
The water level is many feet down due to drought, water rights issues, and conservation efforts of wetlands downstream.
Thousands of fresh water clam shells, pieces of quartz, and driftwood.
I found an old grindstone.
There is Olivia searching for heart stones and skipping stones.
It was a gorgeous day.
See y'all!
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That is a simply perfect family get together!~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteSounds like a beautiful day - any day where there is a body of water nearby is a perfect day for me!
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Absolutely lovely! Sounds like a fabulous time with your family and the beautiful great outdoors. Thanksgiving dinner roasting on an open fire; how wonderful! Thanks for sharing the shots. Next time we want to at least see you in the shadows as well. :)
ReplyDeleteLiz
It looks like you had a marvelous Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving place to spend it and how nice that the weather is suitable for outdoor living.
Have a great week.
Your blogging sister, Connie
awww it's so nice to see most of you!!! You know I'm sorry you are not in the pictures girl! Looks like a lovely time. The lake is beautiful! Love, love, love that old car! I also think those smoked cornish hens look divine!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my best friends has that car! It is such a fun ride. So glad you had a nice holiday.
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