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Happy Birthday the 24th Dan!

(Heidi's husband)

Happy Holidays from LaBolt, SD

We are having a quiet Christmas with Josh, Carter, and Hayley.  Hannah & Branden, Bianka & Keegan were here yesterday.  Bianka helped Dale and I do the lightening of the advent candle ceremony at Christmas Eve service.  I do not know why I say yes when they ask me.  It is something neither of us like to do, but Bianka was happy to read her part.

My children are thinking I need to try some new holiday recipes.  I tried one that the staff at school and my grandchildren liked called Snowman Poop.  Mix 3 cups miniature marshmallows, 1 box cocoa puffs cereal, and 1/4 cup chopped peanuts.  Melt 1 package chocolate almond bark and add to the other mixture.  Stir until coated and spoon onto parchment paper to dry.  Store in covered container.

I have been thinking about family traditions this morning. Dale's background is Swedish and Norwegian so potato sausage, rice pudding, and lefsa are a part of our holdiays. I have numerous Swedish decorations that we share with our church at our annual Christmas smorgasboard.  I can remember lutefisk and lefsa being important to Avis.  I even have my students playing Somerset, a card game that has fractions instead of suits that we used to play with Avis.  I never really knew of any Threadgold traditions.  Phyllis, Dawna, or Harlyn can you remember any?  I do know there is a salad in the Fedora cookbook in memory of Gertrude Threadgold.  As I remember, it has pineapple in it.  That is something nobody except me eats.  Mom had some fancy bowls and a cake plate that were gifts from Gertrude.  Was this the kind of things she liked?

Betty 

MerryChristmas from Sun City West

We hope all who read this have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy 2008'
Phyllis Threadgold Williams & Jim

Merry Christmas from Minnesota

HI!Merry Christmas!!To all the Threadgold's!! And it is sure to be a white and icy one, as we got both rain & snow yesterday. But fortunately, our daughter Kaia arrived from New York City without too much of a delay. We are very glad to have her home for Christmas along with Derek and Janelle (whom live in Shakopee, Mn.), Ty (a student at South Dakota State U.) and Katie.
We started off the season with a Christmas gathering of all the Threadgold's that could make it last night. Janice and Don, came as well as their daughter Erin & husband Sachin; and son's Lucas and Wesley. Lynn Peterson (Harlyn & Audrey's daughter) and Mike, and son Carter joined us as well. Also, Ann and Michael, from South Bend Indiana, flew in just for the occasion. (Not really, due to a flight cancellation and lay-over on route to Sioux Falls). Kaia's high school friend, Kelli also came to spread a little cheer !! The more the merrier!! We fondued, had soup, visited, and laughed. A good time was had by all. So a Merry Christmas to all of you at your special family gatherings. Love, Kathie and Roger Nordtvedt (I'm daughter of Robert and Doris).

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Hi All,

I added a widget to the right that will track the location of anyone who adds to or view the blog. Thought it would be kind of fun to see everyone all over the world!

Happy Birthday Carter

Happy 8th Birthday  Carter!!

Grandma & Grandpa  (Dale & Betty Anderson)

December 20

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Betty Threadgold Anderson

Dec 19th