The picture above is of Bonnie Jones Brannen and all five children and their spouses. We do clean up now and then. ☻
Wow! Mom really did it this year. She arranged for us to have a party in the Walden's Club on the 21st floor of the Bank of America building in Chattanooga. It was an elite place for those who move in higher social circles. Is that why I felt so awkward? O.K.... I heard that, Jack. I know I'm always awkward. The menu was totally Cajun cuisine. My Oh My! I dun tol y'all tree ah two time arready! Food ta mak yo tung slap da roofa yo mout! Sho nuff!
Raymond (sister Donice's mate) reading Scripture for the devotional. Wil to the extreme left. Michael to extreme right.
The gorgeous view of the mountains from the room we were in. This picture caught the reflection of the golden curtains which decorate the room.
A different view from the same room, overlooking a part of the city of Chattanooga.
Starting to open gifts!
After dinner of red-beans and rice, gumbo, fruit, veggie medly, shrimp, and foods I didn't partake of, topped off by cake, custard and banana pudding, we played games and exchanged gifts.
Raymond and Donice
Janis, Wil, Melody, Bonita - playing the game!
Frances, Fred, Mom - opening gifts! The hat plays "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"!
Lowell, Janis, Wil, Melody
Mom really seemed pleased with this gift. The dolls sing in harmony - and the music is activated by pressing their belly buttons.
My sister Bonita and husband Michael
Brother Lowell and wife Janis
Brother Wil strikes his "Grandpa Jones" pose. It's incredible how much he looks like our Grandpa Jones.
6 comments:
It looks as if you had a wonderful time with your family. It's wonderful that you can all get together to celebrate Christmas. Our family is so widely scattered that we have to settle for phone calls. By the way, you look great in that hat.
Oh How Neat, Fred..... Love your HAT..... Looks like a great time was had by all. I'm sure your Mom was thrilled to have all of her kids together... How special is that!!!!! I don't have much family left --and my immediate family is spread out all over the country. We don't ever see enough of each other. So glad you all got to share this special time together. AND thanks for sharing it with us.
Betsy
What wonderful pictures, I can literally feel the joy and fun right through the screen! Those singing dolls, I have seen them in the store, there are several kinds, and I couldn't decide which to get they were all so cute!
Awwww Fred, Mama done out did herself. Y'all was in tall cotton I gotta say. Love your hat! Looks like you guys had a great time. Mama knows how to plan big, but she has been around a long time and paid attention.
Great pictures and yes great views from up there.
Merry Christmas to you, Frances and family. Kiss Mama for us!
(I love that cajun talk!)
Hi! I love looking at family pictures! You have a nice family.
Yes,you did guess the dogs, The husky and an Australian Cattle Dog. I heard that people call them blue healer.
He was my dad's dog and I adopted him after he passed away. She is a great dog and a great companion!
Thanks for visiting! I would join your blog, but I can't figure out where to join. Maybe it's private?
Have a good day and thanks for visiting. Deborah
I could just feel the love reading the post. Momma done good! AND yes ~ ya'll clean up good too!! Thanks for sharing... and happy holidays to you and yours!
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