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 ~ september 21, 2015

As I always say, September and October have some of the most beautiful weather all year. Yesterday was proof of that. What a pretty day to be outside! Older Son and family came over for a late dinner of grilled meat and veggies. His wife was working, so not able to come. That was the […]

menu plan monday ~ August 17, 2015

Two of our kittens are enjoying their new homes. The two we are keeping are still hanging out together. Always nice to have a fuzzy, cozy buddy to nap with. Our yard is about three and a half acres, with a lot of plants, a low spot with a slow-seeping spring, and about an acre […]

history trip

Pa took Snow White, Rose Red and Middle Daughter to visit replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships, the NiƱa and the Pinta. The night before, Rose Red admitted to Pa that she was a little nervous about going to see the ships. When he asked why, she said, “There might be sailors there!” Not sure why […]

menu plan monday ~ august 10, 2015

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 […]

menu plan monday ~ july 27, 2015

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 […]

menu plan monday ~ july 13, 2015

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 […]

peak of the daylily season

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 […]

four little kittens

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 […]

menu plan monday ~ june 22, 2015

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 […]

menu plan monday ~ june 15, 2015

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 […]