Family....

Thanksgiving is family day for us! It is the one day a year that is understood we are together. Today all the family from East & North Texas will make the drive out West of Fort Worth and spend the day at my brother's home. My brother loves to entertain and is truly the "chef" of the family so we certainly don't mind sampling all his fabulous grilled meats and his private label sauces!! He is known for his orange-chipotle sauce!! 

This picture is one of my many favorites- It holds so many memories of my grandmother, we always had Thanksgiving with her. My mom is an only child so it was just the five of us and my grandmother for years. In the photo (l-r) is my stepdad, Wesley, (passed away in 94) my little brother Brian, my Grandmother Mary Emily, (passed away in 97) me of course with fork in hand (not much has changed) and my sweet, sweet sister Pam! I think Mama was the photographer so she is left out of this picture.  My grandmother baked ham always, never a turkey or dressing, she baked a pecan pie, mashed taters, and homemade bread.  It was a simple feast and oh how we loved her for all she did for us!

I hope your day is full of memories!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Valarie