We were brainstorming a side dish to make, that always goes over well, and it's hands down deviled eggs. I love a good Southern delicacy. Mom was the creative genius, Hank and Dad were the egg peelers, and I was the smoked paprika sprinkler (I was busy making more bikini cookies!). Hank piped in the filling, and Mom added the olives to finish the look. I love how delectable our deviled eggs turned out with just a little extra tender, love and care:
I love this particular weekend at the lake, because it's all about a family tradition. An amazing Grandfather passed away in March of 2009.
Every year since, his family comes together from all destinations, to put on one amazing 'Memorial Pig Pickin' in his honor. In its third year it continues to be just perfect, with over 100 sweet people in attendance - So incredibly loved!!
This year cute koozies were made in all colors. Hank picked camouflage, and I picked hot pink & lime green - I couldn't commit to just one color, I loved both together.
The Wilson's certainly do know how to party! Each year we dance into the night whether to a DJ or karaoke. Here we are on the lawn with our koozies:
All of the children and grandchildren (above) cook, chop & serve the homemade barbecue. Everyone else (that's us!) brings on the side dishes.
And that doesn't even include dessert!
By the way, that hushpuppy was homemade right before my eyes... I wish I would have grabbed another one, it was delicious ; )
In any event... I thought Hank looked so cute here, chillin' on the dock after dinner:
I love this weekend each year, and I'm already looking forward to it next year.
P.S. We made 72 deviled eggs, and they were gone in a hot second. Successful side!
