Okay. Can somebody pleeeeease clue me in about the updated comment format on Blogger? I don’t understand so am not leaving comments out there these days. (I AM reading your blogs!) First of all, I don’t have a Blogger account. Move to the next step. Secondly, I don’t host my blog with WordPress. I host it myself. Move to the next step. Am I anonymous then? If I use an OpenID, what format does my URL need to be in? I always get an error message telling me it isn’t in the correct format. Sigh. These changes are very unfriendly in my opinion.
Gypsy, the photos of your grandboys and the pickle are adorable–hilarious! Such obedient children! 
I read about your two remarkable events. How awesome that someone wrote a song about your family! I’m glad the problem with your tire was discovered so you can have a safe trip. Merry Christmas!
Stacey, I enjoyed your photos. You have such a fun family. And, your kids look just like……YOU! Your daughter is so beautiful. I hope your entire family has a wonderful Christmas.
Mountain Sailor, MERRY CHRISTMAS! You and your group in Afghanistan have my highest regard. I know your families will miss you at Christmas, but, oh, what a homecoming to look forward to! Merry Christmas to all of you. Look for the link to to Mountain Sailor’s Christmas greeting on his blog.
God’s peace to you all!
And a very merry Christmas to you, Cheryl. Thanks for your visits and comments. I have lots to blog. Hope I can remember it long enough to get it down……
Well, I figured it out. It really wasn’t that hard, but for some reason I could not get the appropriate buttons checked and coordinated.
Stacey, I think I heard it the other way around… the one who inflicts the frustration (the frustrator) must make restitution to the frustratee. Oh well, all debts are forgiven–it’s Christmas!
IDK, I didn’t know there was a problem. I think if there’s a problem, then it’s customary to send the blogger with whom you wish to comment a giftcard. That’s what I heard, idk. I think that sounds right. Cheryl???? Where’d you go, Chery…..