tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post6668920911924347933..comments2023-07-26T03:02:44.055-07:00Comments on ANWA Founder & Friends: RejoiceMarsha Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-69395166251446128992014-01-03T13:23:17.063-07:002014-01-03T13:23:17.063-07:00Great idea, Cindy! Our trip to the zoo and a picni...Great idea, Cindy! Our trip to the zoo and a picnic on Christmas Eve have been a great tradition to bring everyone together. I'm trying to figure out ideas for some special activities we can do with the grandkids instead of "things". Two years ago we took some of them ice skating for the first time. I had a blast and the kids will always remember Grandma on ice skates. I'm looking forward to more stuff like that. Happy New Year!Kari Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855609339118198399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-5399111725608150942014-01-03T13:19:31.266-07:002014-01-03T13:19:31.266-07:00Happy New Year, Susan! The quiet definitely has it...Happy New Year, Susan! The quiet definitely has its advantages! Everyone needs a little quiet here and there. Thank you for your comments. hugs~<br />Kari Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855609339118198399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-45682759102947997282014-01-02T02:40:33.683-07:002014-01-02T02:40:33.683-07:00Thank you for being so open and candid about your ...Thank you for being so open and candid about your Christmas. I appreciate your message. I had a bit of a Christmas like you last year. I realized as many of my children are now creating their own family traditions that if I wanted to be a part of the Christmas wonder, I needed to add new traditions myself. This year, I started the "Come to Grandma's for Christmas Dinner." It worked. My mother, sister and her family and all of my children except my son on a mission, attended and it was a wonderful couple of hours for all. My next post will be about the experience. I not only was surrounded by many loved ones, but felt the joy of Christmas in serving them a yummy meal. Cindy R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514658355740025380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-84262018992782474972014-01-01T18:39:17.968-07:002014-01-01T18:39:17.968-07:00Kari, so sorry about your mentor. As you would say...Kari, so sorry about your mentor. As you would say ((hugs)). I can relate to the sleeping in, too. It's almost like the magc is gone where there's no Santa believer in the house. But, I do enjoy the quiet :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315282689995216493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-72543343754272891452013-12-27T23:29:22.904-07:002013-12-27T23:29:22.904-07:00Thank you Christy. Life is beautiful, isn't it...Thank you Christy. Life is beautiful, isn't it! hugs~Kari Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855609339118198399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-52708768825515381972013-12-27T23:28:40.743-07:002013-12-27T23:28:40.743-07:00Thank you for you friendship and support Donna! I ...Thank you for you friendship and support Donna! I hope you have a fabulous new year! hugs~<br />Kari Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855609339118198399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-58725862021979693432013-12-27T19:02:49.602-07:002013-12-27T19:02:49.602-07:00What a sweet message. So much of it fits for me al...What a sweet message. So much of it fits for me also. I get it. You are a darling, and I'm sorry for you loss, and happy for your little grandkids and cookie decorations. That's how life is--sad and happy.Christy Monsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18271634091255593131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-62100200453013863812013-12-27T08:02:02.425-07:002013-12-27T08:02:02.425-07:00Lovely, Kari. I'm so sorry things have been so...Lovely, Kari. I'm so sorry things have been so tough for you. Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.com