Since moving back to lovely South Carolina, I've been trying to establish (or RE establish) a few traditions for my family.
One I am particularly enjoying is Sunday Dinner at Nanny Vada's!!!
On Sundays I have taken to making a big one pot meal- Shepard's pie or a stew, Coq au Vin, or even a pot of soup. ....something easy and filling like you would have had a Grandma's house. Plus, a big pan of made-from-scratch biscuits and a simple dessert. Whichever of the family shows up- eats with us at 5pm sharp.
So far only my two kids and a couple of the grandkids have shown up(with their babies -the ones that have them), but I'm just getting this tradition established. One of the grandsons and his little growing family live about 50 miles away, so he and his family haven't shown up yet- but hopefully they will get to start coming in the near future. Also- my son's kids haven't come for one yet- but they are certainly invited and all are welcomed with open arms!!
Also, we are eagerly anticipating the first frost of Autumn so we can continue with our First Frost Chili Weekend. Huge pot of chili with Shredded cheese , Sour cream, and Fritos. And SMORES for dessert!!!
THIS is what I missed when I was living overseas... having family gatherings and getting to see my babies- all of them!!!
How Blessed I am to have this JOY given back to me again!!!!
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