Thanksgiving 2025

Another Dallas Thanksgiving is in the books without a single picture of the hosts and participants.  I guess in retrospect, that simply means we were having such a good time that no one was carrying around a phone.

The hosts provided the turkey, ham, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, while granddaughter, Chandler, made her traditional delicious green bean casserole.  I added my usual contributions with a nod to Cajun fare - the best Dirty Rice I've ever made, and Pink Salad.  Chuck's mom, Sandra, brought her usual delicious pecan and pumpkin pies.  There were enough leftovers that no one went home empty-handed.

Christy always sets a beautiful table, and this year was no exception.

Isn't this the cutest candle holder for fall?

Ava Grace has always made our place cards, but since she is now a college freshman, she pulled out some from years past.  I wish I had pictures of all she has done since she was a little girl.

One of my favorite rooms in their home is Chuck's office.  I like it because Christy has decorated to perfectly suit him and his interests - primarily the University of Texas Longhorns.

In January of this year, Christy and Chuck added three new grandbabies to the two boys born in '23 and '24.  This mantle will eventually hold all five grandchildren's stockings.

This is a picture taken while all the girls and cousins were together a few weeks ago.

We missed two of their little families this year.  Emily wasn't feeling like making the trip from Fayetteville, AR, so we missed seeing the two little ones and her little family of four.  Cassidy, Angelos, and Noah have returned to Athens, Greece, and were moving into a new "casa" as we were eating.

And this is the family tree that holds so many memories through the years, and college ornaments for all the girls.

This little Sebastian "Bass" may have gotten more attention than the turkey this year.

Now to Athens for a minute.

How about this little doll, who is approving of the new decor in his dad's and granddad's pastry shop in downtown Athens.  They are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year with a makeover.  They are also celebrating the fifth generation with Noah's birth earlier this year.

Proud Granddad and Dad in the updated Melissa.

Our Indiana Days met at Savannah and Riis's new house in Indy for Thanksgiving this year.  I don't have pictures of them either, but we did enjoy a FaceTime visit.  All in all, it was a very enjoyable day of giving thanks to our Lord and Saviour for all the joy, blessings, and God's goodness.