Thanksgiving at Green Needles

We went to Sara Jean and Fred's farmhouse outside of Atlanta and had a great Thanksgiving with the Irby side of Bryan's family. Bryan comes from a big family and it is fun because I come from a small family and it is very different. There are lots of cousins and it is great to get together. I would also like to give special thanks to Spike and Cathy for the lovely setting for Thanksgiving lunch. Bryan (aka Alton Brown) smoked two turkeys
Kevin, Dima, Erika, Clay, and Gitti Irby

The "Grown Up" table

After lunch, the guys headed out to shoot rifles.....and pistols...and shotguns...and an AR-15.......and....well, I think that is about it.

After the big meal and shootout, it was time for some relaxing by the outside fireplace.

Later that night, Fred led a 50's rock and roll sing along. We all gathered in the den and sang as he played the guitar. FUN FUN!

Sara Jean (Bryan's aunt) and Sara Elizabeth (Bryan's cousin)

Pumpkin Bread

My sister, Leigh Anne, tagged me on her blog to share a recipe. I make this pumpkin bread this time of year and it is so good and very easy. It is great served hot out of the oven with butter or at room temperature for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.

1 (15 ounce) can of Libby's pumpkin

1 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup water

4 large eggs, room temp

3 1/3 cups all purpose flour

3 cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 (8x5 inch) loaf pans. In a medium bowl, beat pumpkin, oil, water, and eggs and medium speed with an electric mixer. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add to pumpkin mixture, stirring to combine. Pour into pans and bake for 1 hour. Let cool in pans 10 minutes and them cool on wire racks.

I am going to tag:

Candace

Lauren Baugh

Whitney

Peggy Weaver's Baptism

On Sunday, my Goddaughter, Peggy Palmer Weaver, was Christened at our church, Canterbury Methodist and it was a beautiful day for everyone. Peggy was a little angel during the service and really enjoyed looking around at everyone. Afterwards, Whitney and Steven hosted a luncheon at their home and it was so elegant and lovely. A wonderful day it was!

Alabama vs. Mississippi State

Finally, after months going to Mississippi State games as a neutral fan.....Saturday came and I was so happy! ROLL TIDE!!!!!! Mary Catherine, Scott, and Katherine Penton came to cheer on the Tide with me. Claire was there but we all know she is a MSU fan too. It was a great day and a GREAT game. MC made Maroon and Crimson Jello Shots. LOVE IT!
Mary Catherine and Scott

We couldn't find Big Al, so Bully had to do.

Me, Katherine, and Mary Catherine

Laura Katherine and Bryan

Laura Katherine, Me, Jennifer Lynne

Halloween at Emily and Eric's

On Saturday night, my dear friend, Emily Getty and her husband, Eric, had a Halloween get together in their front yard. They live on one of the best streets in Birmingham and everyone on their street is out in their front yard with friends and children, cooking out, socializing, watching football, and of course, passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Thanks Emily and Eric for a great time! Emily and Eric

Mary and John

What an adorable and sweet family!

Cody and Lauren

Me, Emily, Rachael

The Stewart girls

Dr. Stewart and his wife, Julie, live across the street from Emily and he is one of Bryan's attendings at the hospital.

John Getty

Rachael, John, and Eva Barnhart