Happy Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving in Emory with the Dougherty clan!  PaJ has 4 brothers and 3 out of the 4 were able to make it in for a "reunion".  We had between 20-35 people coming and going throughout the weekend.  Mimi and PaJ worked like crazy getting their place ready to host the reunion and it was perfect!!!  We spent 90% of the time down at "The Grotto" and the weather was very nice.  It was a lot of fun to catch up with everyone.  We had excellent food (and drinks) and lots of laughs.  Here are some pictures from the weekend.  

We were able to spend some time with Grandma Sally over the weekend.  She wasn't feeling up to getting out so we brought turkey to her!  Ashlyn had a good time coloring and doing puzzles.

Ashlyn and her cousin Dillan are best buds!  They were connected at the hip the entire weekend!  So cute!

We had a feast for Thanksgiving!  And everyone made Granny Dougherty's recipes...and even some of her pans and serving utensils showed up.  So neat!  She was an excellent cook and loved feeding a group.  She would have been proud :)

Paxton pretty much spent the weekend in his favorite spot!

Literally "connected at the hip" :)

Love this picture of Aunt T and Big Bert

The hostess with the mostest!

PaJ taking some time out from cooking and
entertaining for a photo with his 2 gals!

 I wonder what they were talking about

We decided to have a white elephant gift exchange (an old Dougherty tradition) on Friday night.  The rules were that you couldn't buy your gifts.  They had to be something you already had or made.  The kids had a blast decorating the "wrappings" after our Thanksgiving dinner. 

Dillan and Ashlyn had a slumber party!

Friday evening was a bit more chilly,  but with the fire pit going it was perfect!  We had a fish fry and our white elephant exchange!

Ashlyn was first in line for fish

He had no problem staying warm

PaJ and Uncle Vernon cut down a Charlie Brown Christmas tree and the kids decorated it!  This used to be the job of all us cousins (25 years ago) but we passed it down to the next generation.  So cool!

Ashlyn opening her gift...she loved it!

A few of the "next generation" cousins!

It was an awesome weekend, enjoyed by all!  So glad we all were able to be together again.  Happy Thanksgiving!  We are truly blessed :)