We arrived in the land of wet and cold... Missouri! Joe put Julie and I straight to work - here we're putting lights on the deck... Julie is rocking Katies jacket and hat from middle school... the gloves are work gloves that Joe gave us... Good thing, since we were hard at work with the staple gun!
We visited Julie's grandpa and grandma McCarthy (both in their '90s) - here is Grandpa trying julie's decadant Truffles - yeah, he was a happy camper after that. Grandma said she didn't like carmels... but you couldn't tell the way she scarfed it down! It was a meaningful time to be with them and listen to stories. Each time we get to visit the McCarthy's we get to see more of the family tree and stories that have shaped part of who Julie is.
Back at Joe's place, G$, Julz, Katie, and Joe... watching one of Julie's favorites, Julie & Julia - Joe is quite the cook; apple smoked chicken, white-bean chili, 8hr Spagetti sauce (with every spice, including the 'kitchen sink') in a 15lb cast-iron pot... thanks to Patti for taking the photo!
We went to Tillis Park to see the Christmas lights... a good reminder of the reason for the season... all praise and glory to the babe of Bethleham... the King of Kings...
We arrived in the land of wet and cold... Missouri! Joe put Julie and I straight to work - here we're putting lights on the deck... Julie is rocking Katies jacket and hat from middle school... the gloves are work gloves that Joe gave us... Good thing, since we were hard at work with the staple gun!
We visited Julie's grandpa and grandma McCarthy (both in their '90s) - here is Grandpa trying julie's decadant Truffles - yeah, he was a happy camper after that. Grandma said she didn't like carmels... but you couldn't tell the way she scarfed it down! It was a meaningful time to be with them and listen to stories. Each time we get to visit the McCarthy's we get to see more of the family tree and stories that have shaped part of who Julie is.
Back at Joe's place, G$, Julz, Katie, and Joe... watching one of Julie's favorites, Julie & Julia - Joe is quite the cook; apple smoked chicken, white-bean chili, 8hr Spagetti sauce (with every spice, including the 'kitchen sink') in a 15lb cast-iron pot... thanks to Patti for taking the photo!
We went to Tillis Park to see the Christmas lights... a good reminder of the reason for the season... all praise and glory to the babe of Bethleham... the King of Kings...
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Katie's Comment:
I love the photos!! Side note to cooking in the McCarthy household .. its all about the molecules and making sure you get the perfect texture/tenderness :)that's why it may take 8 hrs G! It's all about patience.
Jules thanks again soo much for the manicure. I still can't stop looking at my beautiful hands!
I miss you all already and can't wait until you're back! PIZZA COOK OFF!!
Julie and Greg - - what a wonderful visit you are having in Missouri with Jules' relations. You guys help out so much. Mom and I remember last Christmas when you visited. It was so much fun and an adventure everyday.
Love, Dad
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