tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post3747799560960716795..comments2023-12-28T01:17:33.953-08:00Comments on bits and pieces....: Who has the almond?...http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-86513331722176146252010-12-11T13:44:18.457-08:002010-12-11T13:44:18.457-08:00Absolutely wonderful!!Absolutely wonderful!!Diana Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397053240610492128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-17757682014496917322010-12-11T11:32:02.255-08:002010-12-11T11:32:02.255-08:00you are so dear. as soon as there is good news i
...you are so dear. as soon as there is good news i<br />will shout it from the rooftop.<br /><br />there is hopeful news: he has turned off his cell,<br />but is reading some of his emails. he's mostly <br />just deleting. so we know he is alive just not where <br />he is or what in the world is going on . . .myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-29743167760841409712010-12-10T12:52:06.229-08:002010-12-10T12:52:06.229-08:00thanks for your prayers, sonja! i will let you kn...thanks for your prayers, sonja! i will let you know<br />when he returns.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-51148922983419807042010-12-10T10:00:15.654-08:002010-12-10T10:00:15.654-08:00What wonderful memories you have of your childhood...What wonderful memories you have of your childhood!Shirleyhttp://www.sketchesofacommonlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-15873823416033197352010-12-10T05:50:47.447-08:002010-12-10T05:50:47.447-08:00What a lovely tradition, Sonja! Love this post.
...What a lovely tradition, Sonja! Love this post. <br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment while I was away from blogging. Looking forward to reading more of your blog! <br /><br />Love, LouLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212186523989414312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-38082630610816537092010-12-10T03:23:45.988-08:002010-12-10T03:23:45.988-08:00This is a wonderful post that really does make me ...This is a wonderful post that really does make me feel warm inside. I love family traditions. I'd like to copy that one, but I guess that would be silly since it's not my heritage. Shucks...<br /><br />I really love the idea of the penny can. Now THAT is a great one that I could copy. I just need a little custom to go with it. Hmmm... thinking... thinking...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-63527748126775162302010-12-09T18:43:55.524-08:002010-12-09T18:43:55.524-08:00My mom and both of my grandmothers made Riisengrut...My mom and both of my grandmothers made Riisengrut. My sister makes it every Christmas now for my family in Florida when they get together on Christmas Eve. I think I may need to start making it too. <br /><br />I always feel like I could be another sister in your family. Our Norwegian traditions are so similar. I love it!<br /><br />Love you,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-62468355140264663472010-12-09T06:56:36.140-08:002010-12-09T06:56:36.140-08:00Oh what wonderful memories...I'd love to try s...Oh what wonderful memories...I'd love to try some of that sausage...Yumm....I love hearing stories like this, I am glad you shared it. Have a wonderful day. HUGSDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-69293425964775793702010-12-09T06:27:21.821-08:002010-12-09T06:27:21.821-08:00It's the TLC of mothers like yours that establ...It's the TLC of mothers like yours that established a precious groove in your memory, AND legacy.<br /><br />My mother made Rice Pudding (now I know it has a name), and it was a favorite. Wish she'd known about the almond!<br /><br />We did something similar with birthday cake. She put one toothpick inside, and whoever got it then got to make a wish (supposedly one that would come true, so powerful was "toothpick magic"). <br /><br />Blessings,<br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-56754373245971856632010-12-09T04:54:25.418-08:002010-12-09T04:54:25.418-08:00I so love this Sonja!!! Precious memories you have...I so love this Sonja!!! Precious memories you have and have passed on to your family. <br /><br />I would have loved to have tasted that sausage!!!<br /><br />Love you friend. Thanks for ALWAYS being such a treasured gift in my life. I know it's the presence of our LORD within you. I'm thankful...LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-32130332348866797962010-12-08T20:02:30.509-08:002010-12-08T20:02:30.509-08:00your mom would be so happy that you have
carried o...your mom would be so happy that you have<br />carried on so many of her traditions. her special<br />dishes sound delicious!<br /><br />especially after a three hour rehearsal! i could<br />eat a bear!myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-68516338011457346612010-12-08T16:12:25.102-08:002010-12-08T16:12:25.102-08:00This is delightful. My mum who is from Yugoslavia...This is delightful. My mum who is from Yugoslavia also has a traditional meal she makes on New Years called Sarma.<br /><br />Thank you dear for sharing. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-85398285636298285112010-12-08T14:28:49.046-08:002010-12-08T14:28:49.046-08:00Sounds so delicious. Maybe you will share
the reci...Sounds so delicious. Maybe you will share<br />the recipe soon?? I love reading about<br />you and your family, then and now.<br />Blessings,<br />SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-60171803270178222822010-12-08T13:03:38.447-08:002010-12-08T13:03:38.447-08:00I love traditions, they are such a gift to the chi...I love traditions, they are such a gift to the children. What beautiful memories you must have, it's no wonder that you feel so free to open your home to us. What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas.<br />AndieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-90256586313435785112010-12-08T12:12:49.712-08:002010-12-08T12:12:49.712-08:00Wow, sounds like you guys had real fun during the ...Wow, sounds like you guys had real fun during the holidays. It is good to have traditions in your family that you carry on.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390800085540275327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-56891769645067340342010-12-08T11:54:33.875-08:002010-12-08T11:54:33.875-08:00Hello Sonja,
That is a fun tradition. I think tha...Hello Sonja, <br />That is a fun tradition. I think that sausage sounds scrumptious! I have a prayer request... today my mother in law was put on hospice. I knew this day would come...she is 89, but it still saddens my heart, also her only remaining sibling. her older sister was put in the hospital and they say her kidneys are failing. She is 91 but you would think she was only in her 70s . I fear we will loose them both soon, and I am fine with that as God's will. Sorry to be going on so.... anyway my prayer request is that God be beside them and comfort them and their loves ones during this time. <br />Thank you .<br />GwenGwendolynKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305862839809298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-15628764406120936552010-12-08T11:41:57.026-08:002010-12-08T11:41:57.026-08:00Oh wow! Sonja! What a wonderful tradition....your...Oh wow! Sonja! What a wonderful tradition....your memories are so rich....bless you, friend for sharing them with us!!!<br /><br />Luv, Hugs and Sweet Christmas Blessings!<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471225291665810800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-51890629716432313912010-12-08T10:15:32.240-08:002010-12-08T10:15:32.240-08:00Sonja: Sounds so unbelievable wonderful!
Blessing...Sonja: Sounds so unbelievable wonderful!<br /><br />Blessings, hugs, and prayers,<br />andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-32802369221580971672010-12-08T10:01:29.508-08:002010-12-08T10:01:29.508-08:00Sonja, this is my first comment on your blog. Your...Sonja, this is my first comment on your blog. Your home is so dreamy. I love the entrance especially. it is so inviting. What nice traditions to hand down to your children. I love the almond in the bowl tradition. Priceless. Thanks for the house tour. JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-25921053008411279352010-12-08T08:48:53.431-08:002010-12-08T08:48:53.431-08:00Oh that is wonderful and I would like some of the
...Oh that is wonderful and I would like some of the<br />Riisengrut right now. I love that you saved pennies in a can and that was the prize. I love traditions like this. I think it is so neat that you have such sweet things to look back on like that. Thank you for sharing it with us,Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-81839740938832724392010-12-08T08:43:32.723-08:002010-12-08T08:43:32.723-08:00What a jewel your mother was and what precious thi...What a jewel your mother was and what precious things she handed down to her daughter! Each time I am so inspired and I remember that even if I think they aren't seeing it...they do!<br />Thanks so much for always sharing your heritage...your mother is so blessed and you are now blessings us all with your richness of wisdom!Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.com