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.

menu plan monday ~ august 10, 2015

August 10, 2015 – 5:45 pm

It was a long week. DH was at our presbytery’s summer youth camp, serving as Director, and I spent several days putting together the traditional camp yearbook. Middle Daughter took all the pictures. She came home each evening and would dump them all on my computer. Making the yearbook is a challenge, but a fun […]

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menu plan monday ~ july 27, 2015

July 28, 2015 – 8:16 am

This week we are enjoying a visit from our younger son and his wife. It is a joy to have them here for a few days. They live in Seattle so are becoming reacquainted with the heat and humidity of the Midwest. It’s the kind of heat that slams you in the face and the […]

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menu plan monday ~ july 13, 2015

July 13, 2015 – 10:23 pm

It’s been a busy week. DH and my brother-in-law John bicycled across Indiana in the RAIN ride this past weekend. My sister spent the weekend here. We did a lot of chatting, a little crafting, a little movie watching. It was a lot of fun! Here’s the menu for this week. Monday Ham Sandwiches on […]

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peak of the daylily season

June 28, 2015 – 9:32 pm

We have been enjoying the daylily blooms for the past month or so. This week they are at peak bloom. We have more than 400 varieties in the garden. It is a sea of color. ‘Chicago Blackout’ ‘Egyptian Ibis’ ‘South Seas’ ‘Allen Wild’ ‘Picture Pretty’ FYI, for those in the local area, we are planning […]

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four little kittens

June 24, 2015 – 12:25 am

About three months ago, Youngest Daughter found a stray cat and brought her home. She named her Riley and took her to the vet for a check up. The vet said she was about six or seven months old and underweight (four pounds), but overall in good health. She didn’t have a chip. Three weeks […]

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menu plan monday ~ june 22, 2015

June 22, 2015 – 8:43 pm

We are nearing peak bloom time in the daylily beds. They are beautiful this year with many plants displaying larger than normal blossoms. ‘Tallyman’ ‘Raspberry Candy’ It’s too bad the weather is so hot and humid. Otherwise, I’d be outdoors much more to enjoy all the color. I know much of the west part of […]

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menu plan monday ~ june 15, 2015

June 17, 2015 – 4:33 pm

Where has the week (and a half!) gone?! Seems like yesterday that I put up the last post. It’s past Monday, but I’m going to post my menu plan anyway. Need to get back into the habit! Monday Fridge Food Tuesday Rice and Eggs Bacon Toast Sometimes it’s nice to have breakfast for supper. Wednesday […]

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menu plan monday ~ june 8, 2015

June 8, 2015 – 2:49 pm

Hello, all. Thanks to those who have said hello and asked how I was doing. I hope I’m back up to par and able to keep up the blog again. I’ve missed posting, but haven’t had the energy or will to work at it. But things are looking up and here I am. I’ll start […]

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menu plan monday ~ march 30, 2015

April 1, 2015 – 9:54 pm

I am way behind on posting. Here it is Wednesday already! The day is so pretty out, that I am sitting in the swing in the backyard, doing some computer work. I’ll do a quick menu for the week, then will spend some time doing another post. Spring is in our yard and I would […]

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life with grands

March 16, 2015 – 8:23 am

The twins came to see us a week ago. Their older sister stayed home to have some one on one time with Mom. Our daughter-in-law brought the girls over Friday evening. We shared a pot of coffee before she left and caught up on what’s happening at their house. Our DIL’s department at work is […]

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