tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post6606520306484997346..comments2024-03-16T16:22:05.669+11:00Comments on Just Like My Nan Made: Merry Christmas 2011nellymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-25602255260257590652011-12-27T09:10:42.325+11:002011-12-27T09:10:42.325+11:00Hi Narelle, I'm a 'lurker' and have e...Hi Narelle, I'm a 'lurker' and have enjoyed reading your blog for a couple of months now. I am in awe of your energy. Your apricot balls were a real treat with the family, thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours and I look forward to visiting your blog and possibly contributing if I can.<br />Keep well, <br />Lyndall (Happy Grammy)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-69208854263923256352011-12-26T14:42:40.678+11:002011-12-26T14:42:40.678+11:00Happy Summer break
DaylaHappy Summer break<br />DaylaDaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544561530618570093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-29817827275338318472011-12-26T08:19:26.140+11:002011-12-26T08:19:26.140+11:00Thank-you to everyone who commented....even the ne...Thank-you to everyone who commented....even the newbies...It's lovely to read such wonderful well wishes.....<br />Yesterday went off as planned...we exchanged gifts, then the boys checked out theirs...and I got onto making salads and fruit punch for lunch....easy, as most prep was done the day before..we were so full after lunch that most had a siesta either on the couch or bed....some couldn't make it to their beds...heheh......so the same meal again last night, but we all decided there was no room in bellies for a big dessert, so I popped a tray of frozen biscuit dough biscuits in the oven....2 biscuits each was more than plenty....even the puppy dogs got a biscuit each which they thought was pretty special.....<br /><br />This year we decided to put the dining room table in the bigger family room....so we could extend the table...there was much more room, and far easier for everyone to get to their seats...we all decided that this was a great idea and will do it again next year.....I love how we get the boys talking of their earlier Christmas memories from when they were much younger....I always ask them what things they remember....that they will do in the future for their children...and they both agreed on putting chopped carrot out for the reindeer...they had no idea we used to go out and pick most of it up after they went to sleep.....Ahhhh good times.....and all the phone calls to Santa...very cunning to get little ones to eat their vegetables...lol....and they never did work out why Santa preferred a packet of chips (crisps) to a piece of cake.....hmmmmm.....<br /><br />It's lovely to know that we have started some Christmas traditions for our boys which will be passed on to their children.<br /><br />Keeping these memories alive makes for good chat at the table.......I especially love hearing my boys versions on the memories they have....and both Mum and Hubby and I also shared some our memories with the boys.<br /><br />A lovely day was had by all of us with great food....but my thoughts also go out to those who are less fortunate, those who don't have a home or family to spend Christmas with, or are without good food, those who are not healthy, those who have lost a loved one either recently, or around Christmas....those who have a loved one passed away; who was with them last year....those who have no gift, or can't afford to give a gift.....and also those who are working away and not able to be with their family, and their families.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and best wishes to all for the coming year. <br />A new adventure begins....for the year 2012.nellymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-16085627112308836382011-12-25T23:50:17.436+11:002011-12-25T23:50:17.436+11:00♥♥♥
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas ...♥♥♥<br />Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year <br />Cathycathy@homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280998274935488909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-77794800764344280692011-12-25T11:38:42.829+11:002011-12-25T11:38:42.829+11:00Merry Christmas!!Merry Christmas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-46969896778137015102011-12-25T10:03:29.374+11:002011-12-25T10:03:29.374+11:00another lurker here! Thankyou for writing... I enj...another lurker here! Thankyou for writing... I enjoy reading and incorporating the tips into my life.quintuplicatemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746223077610167716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-74192926367125997402011-12-25T08:09:02.563+11:002011-12-25T08:09:02.563+11:00Merry Christmas Nelly Mary, Looking forward to see...Merry Christmas Nelly Mary, Looking forward to seeing what your up to in 2012...<br />Karen :)Gooseberry Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671764088273792304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-64704787830487420222011-12-25T02:37:50.920+11:002011-12-25T02:37:50.920+11:00Thanks for sharing this Narelle. I'm probably ...Thanks for sharing this Narelle. I'm probably one of your lurkers ... but I love reading your blog - it's definitely one of my big favourites since I started blogging about 5 months ago. Look forward to being more interactive next year when I'm hope from cold old England again.<br />Cheers<br />Greenie xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739210771018691753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-73013522787180067842011-12-24T18:50:22.816+11:002011-12-24T18:50:22.816+11:00Great pictures !! Merry Christmas to you and yours...Great pictures !! Merry Christmas to you and yours !!<br />Greetings from The Netherlands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-5438793602258165262011-12-24T18:17:52.679+11:002011-12-24T18:17:52.679+11:00Merry Christmas from a lurker. Mostly because I do...Merry Christmas from a lurker. Mostly because I don't often have anything new to add :) I'm going to look up origami butterflies - they look cool. See you after Christmas :)<br /><br />viv in nzknutty knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325560883289908412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-20821990410841545002011-12-24T17:48:31.456+11:002011-12-24T17:48:31.456+11:00Best wishes to you and your family Narelle. I hav...Best wishes to you and your family Narelle. I have enjoyed your blog very much. Thanks for all the tips and inspiration. I'll be back reading and learning next year.<br /><br />DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-24267148051364830162011-12-24T17:12:52.659+11:002011-12-24T17:12:52.659+11:00Merry Christmas to you and your family Narelle and...Merry Christmas to you and your family Narelle and thanks for all the things you have written about since you started your blog. You have certainly taught this old dog some new tricks. Some have been very handy for this festive season. Back to my prep now. See you next year.<br /><br />Cheers, Karen near Gympie.tylasnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942293975815961552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-66005927461819680392011-12-24T16:28:47.394+11:002011-12-24T16:28:47.394+11:00Merry Christmas! Thank you for all your generous ...Merry Christmas! Thank you for all your generous posts. I've learnt lots of things. Plane travel is not all it's cracked up to be. Specially the waiting. I hope that the new job and accompanying changes are working well for you both. Take care.<br /><br />Dell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-5625919819258421972011-12-24T15:17:45.603+11:002011-12-24T15:17:45.603+11:00Merry Christmas To you and your loved ones Nellyma...Merry Christmas To you and your loved ones Nellymary. I can't remember if <br />I have posted on here or not ! I like your blog and your good honest down to earth wisdoms - thank you for it! Keep up the good work in 2012 :)<br />Hugs,<br />Mabel Grey ( from D2E forum)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-79986164211031234852011-12-24T14:24:20.353+11:002011-12-24T14:24:20.353+11:00Merry Christmas, Narelle! :) Best wishes for a lo...Merry Christmas, Narelle! :) Best wishes for a lovely holiday with your family - most especially, your hubby! :)Little Home In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542813650753976168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-88083591478911334562011-12-24T10:25:14.609+11:002011-12-24T10:25:14.609+11:00Merry Christmas to you and your family Narelle. We...Merry Christmas to you and your family Narelle. We'll be having a buffet tonight and thinking of you when we eat mini pizzas and breadsticks both made with your yoghurt dough.<br />xxxClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762741913864276326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-91090311451678152412011-12-24T09:56:08.075+11:002011-12-24T09:56:08.075+11:00Merry Christmas and many thanks for all of the ide...Merry Christmas and many thanks for all of the ideas and inspirations that you have provided since I began reading last summer (my summer / your winter?). I hope you have a lovely day.HollyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244136736214656499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-37520397891768923682011-12-24T09:20:46.329+11:002011-12-24T09:20:46.329+11:00Merry Christmas to you too Narelle and your family...Merry Christmas to you too Narelle and your family. Sounds a bit like my day. We're at Mums tomorrow and I'm taking plum puddings (done), trifle cake (to do), coleslaw (to prep) and chooks (to buy). I've loved every minute of reading your blog and look forward to reading more next year.<br /><br />All the best,<br />Anne xxDomesblissityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270409725826410919noreply@blogger.com