Author Archives: ~~Rhonda

Living in a small town, I share my life with my husband Russell (married in 1977), five children (one still at home), and six cats (one indoors, the others outside).

I teach an online class called “The Christmas Notebook” which is about all things holiday prep. The many facets of celebrating Christmas comprises one of my favorite hobbies. Other favorite things include gardening, reading, cooking, and scrapbooking.

congratulations, lucinda and dave!

My niece was married last weekend. Our love and congratulations to you, Dave and Lucinda! May God bless you with many years of happiness, serving Him through your marriage and family. ~ photo courtesy of friend of the family George Whorten ~~Aunt Rhonda, et al 🙂

summer day at grandma’s

Grandpa’s pancakes served as second breakfast for the twins. They had first breakfast while Grandpa was out on his 52 mile bike ride. Grandpa puts chocolate chips in his pancake batter. Can you tell? Yeah for pancakes! And after their afternoon nap, a little pool time. They thought it was just as much fun to […]

today’s garden

I took a few pictures as I mowed this morning. Daylily ‘Cavern’ ‘Jedi Tequila Sunrise,’ daisies, and Lemon Lilies (yellow daylily) The tiger lilies (Lilium Tigrinum) came from DH’s family farm. The hosta ‘Janet’ has thrown an all green sport. We need to separate that and replant it elsewhere. Maybe we’ve got ‘Janet’s Green Sox.’ […]

sweet baby faces

How cute are these faces, entranced by the pictures on Grandpa’s camera? Grandpa, snoozin’ while on duty. The girls had a good time on the east porch this evening after dinner. Big sissy, little sissy. ~~Rhonda ::enjoying being a grandma::

menu plan monday ~ july 6, 2009

We are having a wonderful visit with our son, his wife and the grands. The twins love to have their pictures taken. Sometimes it’s hard to get a photo because they are in such a hurry to get to the camera to look at the previews. We have several things scheduled this week, so I’m […]

happy 30th birthday!

Today is our oldest child’s 30th birthday. We’re so happy he and his family are visiting this week, and that we were able to celebrate his birthday with him. Birthday cake was enjoyed by all. Along with peach pie and apple pie, and home made ice cream…mint chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla. It was quite a […]

the prettiest flowers in the garden

No contest. The Fourth started with a downpour and it rained until shortly after noon. We played on the front porch with the girlies and, after the rain stopped, they had a great time splashing in the puddles. Like Grandma said…the prettiest flowers in the garden. 🙂 ~~Grandma

these doll babies are at my house

Plus sister Lauren, and Daddy and Mommy. 🙂 Fun will be had by all! ~~Grandma 🙂

wednesday’s walk in the garden

We had a great plant sale today. The weather was wonderful and we had enough customers to fund a very nice donation to the mission team at church. You may not be able to make it out in this picture, but we set up the table under the redbud by the front porch, where I […]

not enough time in the garden

Between piano lessons this morning, the mower not starting this afternoon, and softball this evening, I missed a lot of garden time today. How sad is that?? I did get some pictures this evening, just as the sun was going down. Thanks to my nice camera and the great lens DH gave me for my […]