Hey All,
It is the eve before Turkey Day and the Tidwell Extended Family are all at the “La Mission” Mexican Restaurant in Midland, TX. This has been a tradition of this family for many years to gather at this place and share each other’s company over a nice meal and of course large glasses of Magaritas !
This evening is also special in that it is Mike Tidwell’s 60th Birthday ! This is one of Terry’s brothers. Happy Birthday Mike !
We had about 30 folks in attendance this evening to include Terry’s Dad and Step-mom, his two brother’s and their families, his twin sister and their families, two of Terry’s three sons, Terry’s grandson and his nieces and nephews, Terry’s half brother and of course me ! Terry’s Mom unfortunately was not in attendance this evening as she was busy at the nursing home visiting with her husband (Terry’s step dad) who is very ill. Terry’s Mom however, will be with us on Thanksgiving Day.
I am also including in this blog a few other Pics and 2 very short videos (hopefully they will download). One of the videos is a very small portion of the birthday wish from the restaurant staff to Mike on his 60th birthday. The other is a real treat… a very short video blog of Terry’s twin sister !! See…she can video blog too, just like Terry !!
Have a great Thanksgiving and I am sure I will eventually send out more stuff.
Love you all…. Gary
Quite a gathering 🙂
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Yes it was Derrick …. about 30 of us in all. Gary
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Wow! A long table-full of Tidwells! Lovely happy family atmosphere and such a great idea to have Mexican before the turkey traditional today!
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I agree, a change in the menu from Turkey is good since Turkey will be the main fare on Thanksgiving.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you as well !
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Looks like a great time. Happy Thanksgiving. See you Sunday for church and lunch.
Love, Jeanette
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Thanks Jeanette. Looking forward to the visit. Gary
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How wonderful. Terry is surely smiling ❤️
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Yes he is Jodi. I know he is happy I made the long journey.
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Very accepting and warm people. You are lucky.
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Yes I am cupcakecache. Thanks.
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A wonderful set of videos – and what a great tradition. I loved the chance to see Terry’s twin sister dancing – she seems to have the same zest for life that Terry so often showed us!
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We’re training Terry’s sister to do more bogging Sarah. Thanks for checking out the videos. Gary
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Thank you for this Gary. I know Terry is so happy that you are with his family at this time. Wow! quite a gathering ! Enjoy every moment and Happy Thanksgiving ! 🙂
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Thanks Lynne and Happy Thanksgiving to your family !
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Wow what a huge group! Sending lots of Thanksgiving wishes to the extended Tidwell family!
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Thanks for your kind words and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving as well.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too !
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I am sure Terry is there with you all in spirit!
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Yes, and probably drinking a Margarita as well !!
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I can just see that!
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What a great tradition. lovely family…so happy you went to enjoy the holidays….xxkat
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Yes Kat glad I made the long trip, but now glad to be back home.
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Always nice to come home, and to have mom with you, how wonderful…shes beautiful!! xx
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