I'm a deep-fried Southern belle, married to a cowboy boot wearin', Harley ridin’ Texan Prince Charming. I am the always proud and frequently exhausted mom to two 8th generation Texans My childhood was spent at my Granny's side learning to cook with cast iron, butter and that special southern ingredient -- love Today, I share my passion for food, family and photography with thousands of monthly readers on my blog, A Southern Fairytale. I love cute boots, my Canon camera, belly laughs with friends, the beach, my family and ellipses..."
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It looks like a very fun day. I love the huge stack of plates. It reminds me of my childhood, when my mom would have 30 plus people over each year. It is wonderful that you spent your Thanksgiving surrounded by so many loved ones.
It looks like you guys had a BALL! Is that a camo BIB on lil man? LOL
Love the pictures, especially that first one!
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving weekend.
cutest lil turkey I ever saw!
Oh, what a feast! All of that food looks delicious. :”)
The photo of 4 generations is so priceless! That is one to frame and keep around. 🙂 You look gorgeous there, too, btw!
And Monkey’s new friend looks pretty thin and boney, I hope you guys invited him to Turkey dinner. 😉
Great pictures – looks like you have a wonderful day. I’m glad. See you soon. Kellan
Wow, that IS the cutest turkey EVAH. 4 generations? Wow, now THAT’s pretty cool – one for the scrapbook!
Great pics…looks like you had a great holiday!!
A bourbon crust apple pie????
Sounds wonderful!
Can I get the recipe? I tried to Google it. (apple pie, NY times) No dice.
If you have it, my email is seibelblog(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Thanks so much!
Great shots and WOW, what a spread!!!
Four generations..wow…that is definitely a treasured picture.
Looks like you had a great Thanksgiving…here’s looking toward Christmas.
aww…what great pics.
That guy next to monkey really should eat more…he is all skin and bones…I loved the generational picture…
Great stuff!
Bradley
The Egel Nest
Very cool photos! Looks like a lot of fun.
Yummmmmmmm!!!!
Looks like y’all had a great time, honey! The 4 generations picture is beautiful and has no doubt already made it into your scrapbook, eh? Missed ya!