tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2149626483268796613..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: This family of usUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90640758633455673622009-12-20T08:31:34.801+10:002009-12-20T08:31:34.801+10:00I hope you're enjoying your family Christmas c...I hope you're enjoying your family Christmas celebration today (your time)!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396716408304381802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35100342633745283152009-12-19T14:38:53.545+10:002009-12-19T14:38:53.545+10:00Merry Christmas to you and yours! Just wait to th...Merry Christmas to you and yours! Just wait to the wee ones begin to arrive! New joys! V.Stickhorsecowgirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167094045033324094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34196687311236986252009-12-19T09:45:33.223+10:002009-12-19T09:45:33.223+10:00lovely post! enjoy!lovely post! enjoy!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797043775747612012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5721652714186131332009-12-19T06:45:56.807+10:002009-12-19T06:45:56.807+10:00merry christmas. i want to be a MIL like you - but...merry christmas. i want to be a MIL like you - but as the boys are 8 and 10 I hope not for a few more years yet!paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50005375421863871942009-12-19T03:57:09.007+10:002009-12-19T03:57:09.007+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I have been reading now for a while an...Hi Rhonda, <br />I have been reading now for a while and am always so inspired by you. I have blogged about various things over the years, but recently have turned toward simple living. Rest assured your message is reaching the opposite side of the world! If you are so inclined, please check out my blog at http://batchworthlane.blogspot.com<br /><br />Also feel free to share it with others. <br /><br />All the best, and a merry merry christmas with your family! <br /><br />Liz<br />Portland, Oregon, USALizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872903922526828007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81548432019578042212009-12-19T02:50:19.671+10:002009-12-19T02:50:19.671+10:00Rhonda, Here I am in snowy Birmingham, UK reading...Rhonda, Here I am in snowy Birmingham, UK reading your lovely words as I do everyday. You are a wise and wonderful woman and we your readers are really blessed by your words because they educate but don't preach and are shared with such warmth and truth and humour. I wish you and your family every good thing for Christmas and the New Year.<br /><br />with love<br /><br />carolyn xpurpleemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772700510788749354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88358628820839429032009-12-19T02:37:10.697+10:002009-12-19T02:37:10.697+10:00Such a warm and wonderful feeling this post create...Such a warm and wonderful feeling this post creates. I have been so worried about my husband's family get together at our house this year. One family member with overwhelming health problems, another with hard feelings towards their parents. I realized none of that matters on Christmas Day. The blessing of being together as a family ON THAT DAY is what I need to focus on. Thank you Rhonda.lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87730717733193479682009-12-19T00:16:25.653+10:002009-12-19T00:16:25.653+10:00What a cozy wonderful post...you inspire me so! My...What a cozy wonderful post...you inspire me so! My little family is unlike yours in that we often celebrate in non traditional ways. My daughter in law goes to her family, my son stays home to care for their pets, my granddaughter is with me...but I still fill stockings for everyone, gathering small items through the year that suit each person. I bake cookies and bread. And this year I am taking holiday bags of a sandwich, fruit and cookies to the homeless who gather on the highway near our apartment. On Christmas day my son, granddaughter and I will go out to brunch and then see a movie.Jingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357961722537445285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11052707117734276852009-12-18T23:34:37.926+10:002009-12-18T23:34:37.926+10:00Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! May you and yours have a won...Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas season. Simply sit and enjoy. Life sure does pass us by quickly!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168691776259924979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14741583334339871892009-12-18T23:32:32.920+10:002009-12-18T23:32:32.920+10:00Rhonda,
What a sweet post~ I wish I would have ha...Rhonda,<br /><br />What a sweet post~ I wish I would have had a mother-in-law like you:) It does take time to build those relationships and you do have to make the effort. Good for you!!!:)<br /><br />We start our Christmas today...having a meal out with my husbands aunt...then having Christmas with my husbands mom and brother.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />ReneeReneehttp://gardendesk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64073798676234955362009-12-18T21:29:12.287+10:002009-12-18T21:29:12.287+10:00Merry Christmas Rhonda and Family!
I wanted to say...Merry Christmas Rhonda and Family!<br />I wanted to say thank you for such an inspirational blog, I read every day and it has inspired me to change many things within my life. Thank you for taking time out of your life to write for us. Have a wonderful time with your family. xMichellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71754771087236499402009-12-18T20:11:20.460+10:002009-12-18T20:11:20.460+10:00Thank you on behalf of all daughters-in-law who ha...Thank you on behalf of all daughters-in-law who have struggled to fit in with the new family. It makes my heart feel glad that there are MIL's out there who do go the extra mile to welcome the new family additions with wide open arms and hearts, not to mention anticipation and excitement. I hope I can be as inclusive when my time comes in 20 years time!Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547218881979823481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54089860369616047252009-12-18T19:52:17.257+10:002009-12-18T19:52:17.257+10:00Hi Rhonda. Just thought you'd like to know her...Hi Rhonda. Just thought you'd like to know here in the South of England we have woken up to a blanket of snow! It's freezing!!- very Christmassy tho- I haven't taken my jacket off at home for about 4 days!! Although it's lovely staying in any doing knitting and crafy bits whilst watching the snow falling. Merry Christmas to you all- Jilly :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54389603840640937602009-12-18T19:14:52.988+10:002009-12-18T19:14:52.988+10:00Ooh, Rhonda, you wrote just what I needed to hear ...Ooh, Rhonda, you wrote just what I needed to hear today. <br /><br />I woke up feeling pretty overwhelmed at what there is left to do, presents to make, food to by and make, holiday things to organise, people to see... And we're into our second month with no central heating here, and I'm COLD.<br /><br />I was even annoyed that it's snowed and I can't get our van out (a whole half inch of snow! I'm sure some of you will be laughing at me, but we're not used to it here, and it's like an ice rink!)<br /><br />I read your blog over a hot chocolate, and it's reminded me to concentrate on what I CAN do, and to appreciate and make time for the people we're seeing. <br /><br />I'm not expressing this very well, but just wanted to say thanks :) <br /><br />Jenni<br />xxJenni @ NotReallyAFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699782031004116836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42633433432266343692009-12-18T16:21:44.068+10:002009-12-18T16:21:44.068+10:00I will think of you and your family on Sunday Rhon...I will think of you and your family on Sunday Rhonda as our small family will also be having our Christmas on Sunday. Our daughter and three year old grandson will arrive from Melbourne tomorrow for a few days before joining her husband in Sydney for Christmas with his family and our son, daughter in law and eleven year old grand daughter will be here from Brisbane.<br />Have a happy day and thank you for another year of wonderful writing.<br />Patricia on the Gold Coast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83575027361621978422009-12-18T14:10:27.940+10:002009-12-18T14:10:27.940+10:00Sounds like this will be such a special Christmas....Sounds like this will be such a special Christmas. I hope it will bring you ALL very speical, life-long memories.<br /><br />Blessings from Ohio, USA, Kim WMarmee's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612989781352785304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27847714348836103412009-12-18T14:01:40.373+10:002009-12-18T14:01:40.373+10:00Hello Rhonda:)
It sounds like you are going to hav...Hello Rhonda:)<br />It sounds like you are going to have a wonderful Christmas day, many blessings to you and your family:)<br />Warmly<br />LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585956094647636047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18034274770706708752009-12-18T13:34:28.463+10:002009-12-18T13:34:28.463+10:00Merry Christmas to all. I have spent the past week...Merry Christmas to all. I have spent the past week getting ready to travel to spend Christmas with my son and his family. I will get to see my grandson who is 3 months. We will travel in our RV driving close to 1500 miles to get there. Can't wait to see everyone.<br /><br />Rhonda, I was just wondering what a traditional Christmas meal is like in Australia. Also, will you please take a picture of your fairy lights? I would love to see them. <br /><br />Since I will be away from a computer for a few weeks, I will be busy reading all of your entries when I return. Thanks and enjoy your Christmas with your family.knittypathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09213957148415212084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54101819931466489872009-12-18T13:00:41.485+10:002009-12-18T13:00:41.485+10:00Wishing you a very Happy Christmas Rhonda and Hann...Wishing you a very Happy Christmas Rhonda and Hanno. Thankyou both for a wonderful year of blogging and the amazing wisdom, knowledge and just plain common sense that you bring to all your friends in blogland. Not to mention the encouragement you give us all to get in there and have a go.<br /><br />Blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17169460778982609062009-12-18T12:47:27.231+10:002009-12-18T12:47:27.231+10:00I can see that you are looking forward to having y...I can see that you are looking forward to having your family together this Sunday. It is such a wonderful thing to have new members come to the table and join in. How fun for all of you!claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572555442321120647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76398521212435762122009-12-18T12:17:05.772+10:002009-12-18T12:17:05.772+10:00Merry Christmas to you and your family.Merry Christmas to you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51457738040273539112009-12-18T11:40:36.882+10:002009-12-18T11:40:36.882+10:00Have a very merry Christmas, Rhonda! Blessings to...Have a very merry Christmas, Rhonda! Blessings to you and yours! It will be just my kids and hubby, my mother and brother, and hubby's parents for Christmas. Quiet but full of fun!<br /><br />KristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40402518476052148542009-12-18T11:37:24.920+10:002009-12-18T11:37:24.920+10:00I hope that your holiday is as special as you are....I hope that your holiday is as special as you are. BlessingsLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01938792538379160119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31517507497633816852009-12-18T11:04:03.475+10:002009-12-18T11:04:03.475+10:00Your words bring such peace and serenity. Our home...Your words bring such peace and serenity. Our home is a sanctuary to us and is my favorite place to be. I love hearing how wonderful your gathering sounds like it will be. Thank you for encouraging me to slow down and relax. <br />Peace & blessings,<br />NicoleNicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40367056803546318882009-12-18T10:42:11.993+10:002009-12-18T10:42:11.993+10:00Oh Rhonda Jean, your plannings sound grand. As bea...Oh Rhonda Jean, your plannings sound grand. As beauty is the eye of the beholder, I think "grand" is also. Our table is the in the kitchen and has gram's vintage linen table cloth covered with Gram's beautiful crocheted tablecloth over it. Our formal dining room is now the office (and soon to be my husband library). My parents are coming to be with us for our 2nd Christmas in TX. We will also have a neighbor couple who has become family to us and another close couple we know. It will be fun, great memories and conversations always happen so I am looking forward to it. Today I just went to the foot doctor and have had an injection and am now in a foot brace (hopefully no cast or surgery) so I will hobbling around, but I know everyone will help and in a few days I hope to have the swing of this brace thingy. The way I look at it is it will just adds to our memories. You have painted a wonderful picture for us of the plans for your day. I can visualize it and smile. Thank you, you are an artist!!! Emily in So. TexasSincerely, Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789516533545511744noreply@blogger.com