Homemade pinecone centerpiece with Huge pinecones from our property on lake Sam Rayburn

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Matt and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Matt's family in Jasper. The weather was so pleasant during our visit that we decided to take a ride up to lake Sam Rayburn and check out the lake access property that Matt and I purchased. Right now it is a woody, undeveloped lot; eventually we would like to build a log cabin on it. We were so excited to discover that several of the pine trees on the property produce HUGE pinecones! We picked up a couple of the HUGE pinecones. Matt had an excellent idea for preserving the pinecones with spray lacquer and decorating the pinecones with ribbon and jingle bells. We think the homemade centerpiece came out great! We placed it on the dining room table to greet guests as they enter our home.

Getting ready to explore!

After relaxing on the porch, some of the family decided to load up in the rhino and explore! (pictured: Connor, Spence, Jonathan, Kaelyn, (I think Skylar and Taylar were also in the back of the Rhino).)

Kaelyn ready to go for a ride!

Delicious Thanksgiving with Matt's family!

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So thankful to God that we were able to spend a wonderful Thanksgiving with Matt's family in Jasper. (pictured: Mimi Kent, Matt, Jonathan, Spence, Dad Strother, Uncle David, Mom Strother, Mimi Strother, Joshelyn, and Connor's hand :-)). What an extra treat it was to have Uncle David and Jonathan from Minnesota join us for Thanksgiving! Praying for safe travels for them as they visit East Texas and then head back home to MN.

So grateful for all the excellent cooks in the family; it was truly the most delicious spread!! (Joshelyn's green bean casserole was delicious!!)

The weather was so pleasant (warm and sunny) for the entire Thanksgiving day! We enjoyed relaxing on the back porch all afternoon (as well as continuing to snack on the delicious food!). Our nieces and nephew had fun playing in the yard and on the deck, while we played dominoes and visited.

Praise the Lord for family, food, and the pleasant warm weather we enjoyed for Thanksgiving.

Our adorable nieces enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner!

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Skylar, taylar, and kaelyn were dressed so pretty for Thanksgiving dinner!

Mimi Kent, Matt, Mom Strother

Japanese maple

The Japanese maple red emperor in our front yard

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Glory to God, the maker of heaven and earth!! We are just thrilled that every day the Japanese red maple has red leaves that have opened!

Healthy lunch with Grandmommy and Aunt Debbie

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Grandmommy looked so nice in her brand new outfit that she ordered online! What a rich color that looks good on her, plus it is medium-weight and perfect for cool fall weather. She was all smiles during lunch; the camera just caught her in between smiles!

Grandmommy plans to spend Thanksgiving with uncle mark and Jennifer at their new home. (they close on Tuesday and move in Weds) Aunt Debbie and uncle Steve plan to go to Killeen for Thanksgiving. Matt and I plan to go to Jasper. Matt is smoking a ham and two turkeys for us to take up to Jasper. Yum!

Grandmommy and Aunt Debbie- yummy lunch

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What a nice treat it was to have lunch with Grandmommy and Aunt Debbie on a nice Friday afternoon!

Healthy lunch with Aunt Debbie and Grandmommy

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What a nice treat! On Friday, Aunt Debbie, Grandmommy, and i met for a yummy, healthy lunch at Subway. We enjoyed catching up and are all looking forward to the long Thanksgiving weekend next week!

Nice visit with Mimi Kent

On a cool, rainy Saturday in November, Mom Strother, Matt, and I had a pleasant visit with Mimi Kent.  Below is a picture of Mimi Kent, "Mom" Strother, and Matt. 

Mimi enjoyed giving us a tour of Shady Acres rehab and nursing facility and introducing us to her new friends.

Blessings this Fall to you!   

Matt & Stephanie

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"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

Nice visit with Mimi Kent

On a cool, rainy Saturday in November, Mom Strother, Matt, and I had a pleasant visit with Mimi Kent.  Below is a picture of Mimi Kent, "Mom" Strother, and Matt. 

Mimi enjoyed giving us a tour of Shady Acres and introducing us to her new friends. 

Blessings this Fall to you!   

Matt & Stephanie

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"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

Our first homemade coconut cake! We hope Dad Strother loves it!!

For Dad Strother's birthday, we made him his favorite cake, coconut, from scratch! We hope he loves it!!! (I can't wait to try a piece....it smells delicious!)