Saturday, December 20, 2014

Merry Christmas Everybody!!



Merry Christmas Everybody!!


Never has a Christmas passed that it does not bring back vivid, wonderful memories of Granna’s house at Christmas.  I am so grateful I was raised in a family that knew how to celebrate Christmas.  I went through some of my pictures and wanted to share them with you.


The food and presents were wonderful, but nothing compared with the love and fun we all had together.  We watched Christmas movies on TV, went caroling to the neighbors, entertained each other with impromptu recitals of our musical instruments, we sang a lot-on the way to granna’s house, while we were cooking and washing dishes, and at any time the urge hit someone.  I am getting old now and may enter my second childhood soon, but these memories are so burned in my spirit, I know I will never forget Christmas at Granna’s.


I want each one of you to have a wonderful Christmas, and to know that I think and love each one of you receiving this e-mail very much.

Christmas Menu at Granna’s House


Every year Granna had the same menu, but it was so good, we would have been disappointed if she changed even one item.  We almost had as much anticipation for her cooking as we did for Santa’s presents.


Christmas Eve

Homemade Ravioli
Tossed Green Salad
Garlic Toast
Fruit Cake

Christmas Breakfast

German Pancakes
Sausage
Bacon
Orange Juice
Cantaloupe

Christmas Dinner

Roast Turkey
Granna’s Dressing
Mashed Potatoes
Giblet Gravy
Fresh Green Beans
Dinner Rolls with Real Butter
Relish Tray
Deviled Eggs
Cranberry Jello Salad
Cranberry Sauce
Steamed Plum Pudding
Pumpkin Pie
Aunt Connie’s Sugar-Free
Apricot, Peach or Apple Pie just for Granna



   
Me, Aunt Jerry McGee, Uncle

 
Charles McGee, Granna McGee, 
David Barnett, Dan Barnett, Mike McGee


 
  Uncle Charles, Granna, Lexie


 
Bart McGee, Dan Barnett, Mike McGee, 
Holly McGee, Uncle Jack McGee


  
Holly, Uncle Jack, Anna Lee      Me, Jackie McGee, Aunt Jerry, Uncle
Mom (Clara Barnett), Aunt Connie      Charles, Granna
McGee


The Tree and Presents


The most awesome thing about Christmas at Granna’s was her beautiful floor to ceiling Christmas tree with all the gifts.  It was the equivalent of winning the lottery when you first stepped into her living room.  It was always a real tree and the smell of pine floated through the house.


 
Granna by tree


 
Aunt Margaret & David Barnett


Granna Opening Gifts


 
Robin Barnett, Uncle Jack & Aunt Aunt Anna Lee & Aunt Jerry
Connie McGee

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