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.

the girlies

April 27, 2009 – 10:27 am

DS posted new pics of the twins. Just wanted to share this one with you. 🙂 ~~Grandma

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menu plan monday ~ april 27, 2000

April 26, 2009 – 10:09 pm

Monday tacos Tuesday chicken salad homemade rolls Wednesday BBQ chicken spinach salad corn sweet and sour cucumber Thursday salmon baby baked potatoes steamed sugar snap peas Caesar salad Friday Alfredo Chicken Tortellini green salad garlic bread Saturday fridge food Sunday pork chops in the crock pot rice corn peas stewed apples in the crock pot […]

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sweet spring

April 25, 2009 – 9:00 pm

I did manage to go outside today. Am finally feeling like I’m on the mend, though still do not feel “good.” But being outside for a while improved my state of mind, if nothing else. The Spanish bluebells were in the yard when we bought this house in 1994. There are a lot of columbine […]

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spring…up close and personal

April 23, 2009 – 10:16 pm

Yesterday, I spent about an hour outside. Rode the mower around the yard. Took some pictures. Watched DH plant tomatoes. Even did a little mowing, though it tired me out. I should have stayed indoors because that little jaunt set me back a bit. But I did get some pictures. The first flush of spring, […]

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as i passed by

April 21, 2009 – 5:42 pm

This afternoon, as I prepared to leave the house to pick up DD from school to take her to music lessons, I hoped to get into the yard to take a few pictures. I miscalculated my strength. By the time I struggled down the back steps with my laptop, DD’s guitar, her after school snacks, […]

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menu plan monday ~ april 20, 2009

April 20, 2009 – 2:30 pm

DH and I are both getting over colds. Soup sounds good (and easy) so I’m making that for this evening. The rest of the week is an attempt to avoid beef and eat more poultry. Monday Cheesy potato/sausage soup rosemary crackers Tuesday BBQ pork steaks (oven) baked potatoes asparagus grapes corn Wednesday ham or turkey […]

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iris season

April 19, 2009 – 5:06 pm

With the first blooms of the early purple irises, I feel like iris season has officially opened. DH took these pictures this afternoon. The medium height, early purple irises came from DH’s family farm. Other than the dwarf irises, these are the first iris blooms in our yard each year. ‘Baby Blessed’ is a dwarf […]

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bits from the yard

April 17, 2009 – 10:18 pm

I’ve had to spend a few days with my leg up, due to some swelling, but this evening I managed to get outside for a little while. It was a beautiful day and I didn’t want to miss it. I checked the veggie garden. The radishes are getting bigger. I broadcast the lettuce seed and […]

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a little fun with the grands this morning

April 14, 2009 – 5:34 pm

Just a quick post with a few pics. ~~Rhonda

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menu plan monday ~ april 13, 2009

April 13, 2009 – 8:04 pm

Monday’s lunch was an eat out affair. Went to Ruby Tuesdays (the oyster bar was closed, how sad!). The twins were dolls. They enjoyed the restaurant and seemed to enjoy watching all the activity around them, as well. We’ve had a great visit with DS#1’s family. Supper was courtesy of DDIL, mother of the cutest […]

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