Happy Labor Day!
I’m spending the weekend on the coast with my family
and with 2 of my nieces and their families
so there are 16 of us
CC is the only girl cousin here
and she bravely keeps up the the boys
CC’s dad, my SIL,
taught the visiting boys how to fish off the pier
The “chef,” HHjr, and his two boys
couldn’t get here until late Friday night,
so I ordered dinner from a local BBQ restaurant
It was so easy!
I placed the order several days ahead of time
and arranged to pick it up in mid afternoon
when the restaurant wasn’t busy
I put the meat and sides in the refrigerator
and then warmed them up at dinner time
Everything came in large foil pans with lids
so it was simple to serve buffet style
and leftovers were quickly tucked away
Saturday night we had our traditional Shrimp Boil
we also got a platter of chicken nuggets from the grocery deli
for the picky eaters
Both meals were served buffet style
with heavy duty paper plates and plastic forks
to make clean up a breeze
I hope you are enjoying a leisurely weekend!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
What’s for Dinner / Love Your Creativity
Between Naps on the Porch /All About Home
Our Tiny Nest / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts
Crafty Creators / Full Plate Thursday /Thursday Favorite Things
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What a good looking bunch of grandchildren. CC is going to end up being a Princess Leah trying to keep up with those boys. Not a bad things for a girl, I think.
Thank you Bernadette, CC is all girl but she’s a tough cookie!
Jenna, I love the photo of the children! Wow, sixteen people is a full house. Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday weekend. There is no doubt that the food will be fabulous!
Thanks Pam! We have a ton of food leftover from both meals so tonight we’re having a smorgasbord of leftovers!
Oh, you are eating well this holiday weekend! I love a shrimp boil with corn!
Thanks Carole! Happy September!
Perfect solutions for a houseful! The boil is one of the best crowd pleasers!
Thanks Dorothy, we have so much food leftover tonight we’re having a leftover feast!
Your littles are growing! And 16 is a big number! ENJOY! The food looks delicious as always!
Happy Labor Day!
Thank you Nancy!
You absolutely cannot beat a shrimp boil in summer. Yum. I love the idea of the big crowd menus that are simple, fun and the kind of thing everyone enjoys eating. That’s a lot of people to feed — but all ones you love! This delights me.
Thanks Jeanie! It’s been really fun and we have enough food leftover to have another feast tonight!
I love seafood boil. Happy Labor Day!
Thanks Angie, a one pot meal!
Great meals! Happy Labor Day!
Thank you Ann, Happy September!
This is the perfect time for toss-away containers and ordering what you can.(can you believe I said that?) – but seriously, what precious memories you’ll have – not of the inside of a kitchen, but with all your cute people! Have fun!
Thanks Leslie Anne, we ordered from Moe’s BBQ and I highly recommend this restaurant, everything was really good!
Oh Jenna, I know this will be a fun weekend for all and I’m glad you found easy and delicious meals to serve. Love the pics of the kiddos. Have a wonderful Labor Day sweet friend………..
Thank you Emily, we had a wonderful time!
Happy Labor Day Jenna, have fun with the kids:@)
When I was a kid, I would have been one of those picky eaters. Today, however, that shrimp bowl looks outstanding. I’m so glad you allow others to help with feeding 16–takeout, family, etc. A wise woman who knows how to entertain with what her guests want and still has time and energy to enjoy being with them. You are making memories for them and you. Happy Labor Day!
Thank you Linda, the take-out worked so well! And I think I would have spent just as much $ if I had bought the groceries and cooked the same meal myself!
Wow, the shrimp boil sounds amazing. I think the takeout makes sense sometimes for a large crowd. The heavy duty paper plates does make an easy cleanup. . A great time had by all at your lovely beach house. Happy labor Day.
Thank you Linda, both meals were so easy, and no time in the kitchen! Things were crazy enough with 8 children!
Looks like a fabulous weekend! Great meal plans, and love seeing the kids fishing, and CC as boss lady!
Thank you Rita, we had a wonderful time and I’m proud of CC for keeping up with the boys!
Wonderful foods, wonderful family, wonderful painting . . . cheers to your wonderful life!
Thanks so much Mary 💕
Yum Yum Yum Jenna. Both meals look delish. I make the seafood boil quite often and it is so easy. I spread newspapers on the table (or butcher paper) and dump it all out and let everyone fend for themselves. I have a several smokers and love to smoke a large pork shoulder or butt for pulled pork sandwiches. BUT, I would use the neighborhood BBQ if I felt I didn’t want or have the time. Good for you my friend. Have a safe week with your large gatherings.
Thanks Kari, yes that’s a great way to serve a seafood boil. The takeout meal really worked great and I think it was less expensive than if I had bought all the groceries and cooked it myself, not to mention the time saved!
That sounds like a delicious weekend with lots of family. I bet the boys had a great time fishing off the dock.
Thanks so much Joanne, we had a wonderful time, a great ending to summer!
What a darling family Jenna! They look like they’re having so much fun, and who wouldn’t with a host like you! What a great way to feed a crowd! I want to come to one of your parties too!
Aren’t you sweet, thank you Barbara!