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.

four generations twice

While DS29 and his family were here, we took a few pictures (well, OK, we took a LOT of pictures). I am especially glad we got these four generation pictures of both sides of the paternal family. Our older son, myself, my parents, and the twins. Our older son, my DH, DH’s mother, and the […]

menu plan monday / july 7

After a hectic but happy week of having six other people in the house, we are back to our usual routine of cooking for three. We have some busyness this week as well, that needs to be figured into the menu. Monday / My sister and her dh are coming for supper and to “shop” […]

the grands

We had to say goodbye to DS and his family today, including the babies. 🙁 Unless I can swing a trip to their house before then, we won’t see them until October. ~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ june 30, 2008

I made this post last week, but forgot to post it on Monday. We have six extra people in the house, so I put more detail into the menu than usual. Monday lunch turkey or ham sandwiches chips / veggies / dip Monday supper Fuss-Free Ravioli and Cheese Bake garlic bread corn Snappy Green Beans […]

apricot, anyone?

Grandpa picked apricots for Great-grandma and decided to let Tab try one. Wanna try an apricot? Ewwwwww!! What did grandpa give me? ::cough, cough, gag!:: That was yucky! It’s a good thing Grandpa loves me.

baby fun

Entertaining Grandpa after her bath… Great-grandma was very happy to meet great-grandbabies number eight and number nine. Not quite crawling yet. The softsquatch was made by their Aunt Julie. She made one for each and they *love* them! While DH and I helped pot plants for a mission sale, the girls helped by babysitting. They […]

there be babies here

DS and his family are here to visit for a week. We’ve been able to visit them twice since the babies were born, so are glad to have them under our roof for a week. We expected them around 8AM but they were able to leave earlier than planned so arrived around 6:00. I’d been […]

anniversary day

DH and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary this week by visiting Wine Country Gardens. We’ve been there several times in the past seven or eight years. We’ve purchased quite a few daylilies from them. This year we picked up only two new ones, but it’s hard to find something different when you have more […]

Menu Plan Monday

It’s the week of VBS, which means supper has to be quick and easy. Monday sloppy joes veggies / chips / dip Tuesday chicken / noodles green salad corn / peas Wednesday leftovers Thursday turkey sandwiches veggies / chips / dip Friday spaghetti garlic bread green salad corn zucchini / yellow squash stir-fry Saturday lunch […]

menu plan monday

I’m trying two new recipes this week. Last week I made Crash Hot Potatoes and they were a huge hit with DH and DD. Crispy and delicious. I’ll be making those again, soon. Monday Sloppy Joes / buns veggies / chips / dip Tuesday spaghetti garlic bread sauted peapods corn spinach salad Wednesday leftovers Thursday […]