A New Addition

 Exciting times for our family!

Creating a Fairy Grotto - Dollar Store Craft Challenge

It’s time for our monthly blog hop challenge!  Now, I am going to attempt to convince you that my creation is for the children.  Yep!  For the children.

Uncle Bert's Favorite Chili - Favorite Family Recipes Blog Hop

When these Favorite Family Recipe challenges come around, I always feel sentimental and get a bit misty. 

Favorite Family Recipe * OOPS Lemon Pie *

Are you ready for a sentimental post?  Maybe it's the comforting combination of food and family that always gets me a bit misty when writing for this particular type of challenge?  'Not sure.  Today, I'm sharing our Son-In-Law's favorite pie along with photos from the day he 'officially' became a member of our family.

Angie's Creamy Corn Casserole - Favorite Family Recipe Blog Hop

There's something about sharing favorite family recipes that makes me feel sentimental.  This one is no exception.

More from My Family Tree

Here's some fun info to add to The Bayley Side of my Family as the conversation continues!

I am so enjoying the genealogy group on Facebook!

Big Family Holiday Menu

My family is BIG!  I am the youngest child of six as is my mother.

My dad is the youngest child of eight.  (Some are missing in the photo below)  These days, our daughter and son-in-law are foster parents, so the number of grandchildren we have can change at just about any time.  'Told you my family is big!  ;-)  That moment of the holidays where you notice the house is too hot, too loud and way too full of people, well, that's my favorite part!  It makes me feel at home!

   It's become our tradition to host Thanksgiving dinner.  Everyone is invited even if they can only stop by for dessert.  I have a wonderful time!  Handsome Husband can feel a little overwhelmed, but doesn't complain.  I'm glad he is on my team!

This menu worked really well for both of us this year.  Quite a bit of prep was done each evening a few days before.  During crunch time, OUR KITCHEN was all mine and Handsome Husband was outside with the smoker.  This may just be our "Go To Menu" forever!  I wanted to post it so I can remember for next time!  ;-)  This little blog is a handy reference tool for me.  ;-)

Big Family Holiday Menu: 

Appetizers:

Our Daughter's Cheese Ball

Deviled Eggs

Relish Tray

Cracker Tray

Main Course and Sides:

Smoked Turkey

Smoked Brisket

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Green Beans

Corn Casserole

Cornbread Stuffing
Rolls
Cornbread

Desserts:

Peanut Butter Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Sweet Tea, of course!

As I read thru the list, I think I should publish some of these recipes!  How big is your family?

;-)  -Marci