tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post2414309882640036058..comments2023-12-06T21:52:26.397-08:00Comments on My Favorite Things: Going "Home" AgainDebby Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-67550588270528413452015-08-10T06:11:48.050-07:002015-08-10T06:11:48.050-07:00Is it mean to tell the truth? ; >
So much fun ...Is it mean to tell the truth? ; ><br /><br />So much fun to see your family reunion. Lots of stories there! Did you all grow up in the same home? The reason I ask is because each sibling often sees the same experiences, the same parents, in very different ways. So glad that your dear brother is on the mend. Hope that you're all together next time!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-64593443203015689552015-08-07T20:06:20.088-07:002015-08-07T20:06:20.088-07:00How wonderful for you, Debbie, fun family time an...How wonderful for you, Debbie, fun family time and great memories.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-64905528371210963482015-08-07T01:06:40.231-07:002015-08-07T01:06:40.231-07:00Reminds me so much of my homecoming in the next tw...Reminds me so much of my homecoming in the next two weeks. Thrilled! :DLux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-68555837267263000222015-08-06T16:17:46.541-07:002015-08-06T16:17:46.541-07:00Oh what a sweet post...while my grandparent's ...Oh what a sweet post...while my grandparent's families were large they didn't stick together much in their later years but my ex's ( son's dad ) Italian family has similar large gatherings such as yours.<br /><br />Love the photos of your mom :) <br /><br />I chuckled at the pizza in the beginning because yes...places like that are always a great memory over time.<br /><br />Such a fun post altogether ! :) <br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-78479692222673838982015-08-06T16:16:43.867-07:002015-08-06T16:16:43.867-07:00Oh what a sweet post...while my grandparent's ...Oh what a sweet post...while my grandparent's families were large they didn't stick together much in their later years but my ex's ( son's dad ) Italian family has similar large gatherings such as yours.<br /><br />Love the photos of your mom :) <br /><br />I chuckled at the pizza in the beginning because yes...places like that are always a great memory over time.<br /><br />Such a fun post altogether ! :) <br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-2321585985886043532015-08-06T12:58:55.683-07:002015-08-06T12:58:55.683-07:00I am an only child so enjoyed reading about your r...I am an only child so enjoyed reading about your reunion and seeing all the pictures. Must be wonderful to be part of such a big family. happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-977766697347169722015-08-06T08:18:45.741-07:002015-08-06T08:18:45.741-07:00This is such a warm, feel-good post, Debby! Love t...This is such a warm, feel-good post, Debby! Love the family photos and glad you're still having reunions even if not as often as before. Amazing how fb brought you back together. I love the story. Have a wonderful Thursday.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-15687460093962548112015-08-05T19:15:23.836-07:002015-08-05T19:15:23.836-07:00We have lived far from family for the past 30 year...We have lived far from family for the past 30 years, it is hard to be so far away from them, makes you really appreciate those times togetherConniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-7923045324722781332015-08-05T08:02:12.573-07:002015-08-05T08:02:12.573-07:00Hi Debby! Loved all the photos that you shared, I ...Hi Debby! Loved all the photos that you shared, I am one of eight children myself. It's so hard when time marches on, and family dwindles. I'm glad you are keeping the tradition of getting together alive. My Dad has told me the same thing. We had a reunion for his 90th birthday, and he wants us to keep that up even when he's gone.<br />Family is such a blessing! And how about your friend being an author, and you in the book! (You little stinker!) What a lovely surprise!<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-65041458751347823822015-08-04T20:56:21.691-07:002015-08-04T20:56:21.691-07:00Oh Debby... I just enjoyed this post so much! I lo...Oh Debby... I just enjoyed this post so much! I loved seeing you and your family, thank you for sharing your photos with us.<br /> You have the cuttest little chin!!!! It has personality plus. :)<br />I chuckled when I read the part about you telling the truth about Santa Clause. I guess someone has to be thee one to tell all. :) I remember the day and the way I found out, and it was a sad day. <br /><br />Have a beautiful rest of the week!<br />Joy! DebbieDebbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-42943143624246126422015-08-04T18:54:09.560-07:002015-08-04T18:54:09.560-07:00Oh Debbie that was such a lovely post about your f...Oh Debbie that was such a lovely post about your family! We always appreciate them so much more when we get older. The Santa Claus story is hilarious! I think we all remember the first time we found out he wasn't real and how we found out. And your story was published! Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog. Hopefully we meet up again. Have a super week! DianeParlor Room Ponderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587476818083299449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-75508819673870558332015-08-04T17:32:15.613-07:002015-08-04T17:32:15.613-07:00The blessing of family, nothing like it.The blessing of family, nothing like it.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-79236283401384895002015-08-04T11:28:52.818-07:002015-08-04T11:28:52.818-07:00It is so wonderful that you are so close to all yo...It is so wonderful that you are so close to all your siblings and visit as often as you can. My husband is from Ohio and his father's side of the family has a reunion every couple of years. There are always lots of people because, as you said, big families have lots of descendants. There were 8 surviving children in my father-in-law's family. The youngest two sisters are the ones who have been organizing the events for the last 20 years. Have a wonderful week!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934520412742387153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-38861502139101665472015-08-04T09:47:29.906-07:002015-08-04T09:47:29.906-07:00What a great story! Thanks for sharing it! I came ...What a great story! Thanks for sharing it! I came over from the Roses of Inspiration link-up party. Have a lovely day!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01391750532176282121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-40375839304734732922015-08-04T08:23:16.857-07:002015-08-04T08:23:16.857-07:00I know that you had a wonderful time visiting your...I know that you had a wonderful time visiting your former home town, connecting with family, meeting old friends, reliving old times and treasured memories. What fun to find yourself in Polly's book! So funny! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-8493090237615981482015-08-04T08:22:50.439-07:002015-08-04T08:22:50.439-07:00Family reunions are the best. Mr. Sweet's fami...Family reunions are the best. Mr. Sweet's family was very large, too, and they held a reunion in the same place for 30 plus years...then, as the older ones died off, the younger ones kept it going for a few years...then, when there was no longer any one that really KNEW any one, it just died away.<br />His cousins are so scattered now....and our nieces and nephews are also far apart.<br />So glad you got together again.bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-91817298197159535562015-08-04T08:16:17.255-07:002015-08-04T08:16:17.255-07:00What a fun reunion! I love the story of your frie...What a fun reunion! I love the story of your friend. You, a mean girl? No way! I remember telling a classmate that there was no Santa Claus. I remember going home and crying and confessing to my mom as if it was some sin! Isn't that funny. The teacher was calling out spelling words and in her sentence, used the word, "Santa". I raised my hand before the whole class and told everyone that there was no such thing as Santa Claus and that mama and daddy were really Santa. I was taken out and scolded by the teacher. I cried and cried. White Lace and Promiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597921659943106119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-25970697275283778242015-08-04T08:10:42.818-07:002015-08-04T08:10:42.818-07:00So precious! I am afraid our family has been lack...So precious! I am afraid our family has been lacking in this and it is sad. It is great you are still making the effort to connect with your family and friends! Blessings this day, Lynnquakerhillfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871858957570687804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-51476076046952429602015-08-04T06:57:30.286-07:002015-08-04T06:57:30.286-07:00Good morning, lovely Debby! What a precious and sp...Good morning, lovely Debby! What a precious and special time for you, my friend. Family truly is a blessing and the memories created with them will last a lifetime.<br /><br />The book written by your friends sounds fabulous! From the little bit that I read it would seem she has a cute sense of humor just like you :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Have a joyful day, dear one. Hugs!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-55339823429231412272015-08-04T03:22:24.450-07:002015-08-04T03:22:24.450-07:00Debbie, what a great post and a wonderful family r...Debbie, what a great post and a wonderful family reunion. It was great that your friend was able to be there too. I have to laugh over the Santa story. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your week ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-35244888904097749752015-08-04T00:52:04.263-07:002015-08-04T00:52:04.263-07:00What a great family reunion, there is a real bless...What a great family reunion, there is a real blessing getting together as your Mum wished for. It must have been amazing getting together with an old friend too and remembering all that went between you.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-52306199702618154402015-08-03T20:43:19.982-07:002015-08-03T20:43:19.982-07:00I enjoyed reading this post about your family reun...I enjoyed reading this post about your family reunion and friend, Debbie, and going home again. <br />Take care and have a nice week!Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-70459070954886333242015-08-03T18:17:52.978-07:002015-08-03T18:17:52.978-07:00You have no idea how much I liked this post Debbie...You have no idea how much I liked this post Debbie. Coming from a small family that never did reunions, I savoured all the tidbits and photos about yours.<br />Imagine finding yourself written about in Polly's book! So funny over the authenticity of dear old Santa. Well, we have to believe to keep the magic alive don't we?<br />Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-74297786295482556812015-08-03T16:35:41.638-07:002015-08-03T16:35:41.638-07:00aww, Debby, such a sweet post Full of wonderful fa...aww, Debby, such a sweet post Full of wonderful family times and photos. We lived in Ohio when my husband had a job there in the late 1970s our first child was born in a suburb of Cleveland. We liked living there but it was just too far from our family so we moved back when he was able to get another job.GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-31164813330646726562015-08-03T16:09:07.999-07:002015-08-03T16:09:07.999-07:00Sounds like you had a great time. So nice to see ...Sounds like you had a great time. So nice to see that everyone still gets together. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com