The Jambalos-Katague Clan of Northern California Thanksgiving lunch yesterday was organized by Jean* this year. Yuka and Alex were supposed to have this gathering in their new home in Roseville which will also welcome and introduced one month old Alexander Bernard to the Clan. However, since Macrine will not be able to attend the gathering because of her physical health, The clan decided it to have the Pot-Luck lunch here in our residence in Fair Oaks. Our special guests this year were Luis and Monse Chilan- parents of Alex-visiting from Guayaquil, Ecuador.
This year lunch is all American Dishes. There was no steam rice for a change. However the following dishes were abundant and delicious.
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| The Honey baked Ham and Prime Rib was still warming in the Oven when I took this photo |
Main Dishes: Turkey, Honey-baked Ham, prime rib and shrimp platter
Salads and Vegetables: Greens, potato, green beans, fruit salad
Carbohydrates: Bread, macaroni Cheese
Desserts: Ice Cream, Pecan and Pumpkin Pies
Drinks: Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks, Champagne
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| Alexander Bernard -Welcome to the Clan! |
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| Macrine delighted to see the Baby- first Grandson of Jean |
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| Wesley, Samantha and Dad- Alex Chalfin |
Let me conclude this blog with another thanksgiving prayer:
Lord, on this special day of thankfulness,
we thank you not only for the delicious food,
lovingly prepared and presented,
but also for special gifts
you’ve given to this family —
loved ones we cherish dearly,
a comfortable place to live,
the beauty that surrounds us,
material pleasures,
health, spiritual wealth,
and so much more.
How can we show our gratitude for
the countless blessings you’ve provided?
We thank you for giving us clear direction,
through your holy word
on how to show our appreciation,
by obeying Your commands
and by loving and serving our neighbors.
Thank you, Lord.
— Joanna Fuchs
*The party ended at 4PM. The surprise event of the day was the absence of the organizer. Alexander Bernard was welcome by the clan. He was awake for a few minutes during the party and I was able to to take his photo.
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| A few of the Jambalos-Katague Clan- Thanksgiving Day, 2019 ( not in the photo-David III and Lanie) |
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