tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post2668783747786062717..comments2023-05-23T08:53:44.438-07:00Comments on Simple Home: Yes, They're All OursSimple Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655741174904816921noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-83022203129797318672010-02-13T09:48:59.443-08:002010-02-13T09:48:59.443-08:00Those are precious pictures. I have a set of twin...Those are precious pictures. I have a set of twins too. Emma and Kaydee just turned 12!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444896414475893411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-41091851539991706392010-02-07T16:01:22.369-08:002010-02-07T16:01:22.369-08:00Wow, I would never have thought they would audit f...Wow, I would never have thought they would audit for that. Beautiful family.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-79486457520636818272010-02-05T16:31:29.495-08:002010-02-05T16:31:29.495-08:00Um....this is like wow....hmm, gotta love the IRS....Um....this is like wow....hmm, gotta love the IRS.<br />LOVE the picture of your kids - what a great bunch!<br />Blessings ~Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870622906570955324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-3796162330784516312010-02-04T21:28:44.647-08:002010-02-04T21:28:44.647-08:00Wow your family is amazing..I adore big families s...Wow your family is amazing..I adore big families seeing I came from a small one. Your children are lovely. xoxokoraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871934650817154453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-71524031545467789962010-02-04T14:48:43.009-08:002010-02-04T14:48:43.009-08:00So the issue is finally settled??? I'm so glad...So the issue is finally settled??? I'm so glad they decided in your favour! ::JillBailiwickStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431412937847156372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-9365847449536328332010-02-04T03:03:14.867-08:002010-02-04T03:03:14.867-08:00Well, this is the stupidest thing I have heard in ...Well, this is the stupidest thing I have heard in a long time. Don't they ever cross reference back to previous years? Maybe they simply have nothing to do in the office and found pestering families a thing to keep busy with. <br /><br />Hugs ~<br />HeidiHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060822757546401667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-77060375093904226942010-02-03T21:02:17.735-08:002010-02-03T21:02:17.735-08:00Your kids are so darn cute. Then and now! The IR...Your kids are so darn cute. Then and now! The IRS needs some remodeling don't you think? They could use a dose of common sense but that's just my opinion. MimiMimi Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615059010141169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-69393546322023438842010-02-03T15:43:49.251-08:002010-02-03T15:43:49.251-08:00I've never heard of someone being audited for ...I've never heard of someone being audited for family size. You have a delightful family. We have four kids and even that raised some eyebrows.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583817947078375493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-22924188524027770842010-02-03T13:04:41.733-08:002010-02-03T13:04:41.733-08:00Oh Marcia...what a post. Interesting that big fami...Oh Marcia...what a post. Interesting that big families aren't the big thing anymore...or at least unusual to the IRS! Well you go girl...I'm sure you could tell some stories....hospital visits, homework, homeschool...cooking....laundry....cleaning house....OH YES these kids are hers! Have a blessed day!<br />DebbieRibbonwood Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730379879622818409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-50748707654032134392010-02-03T08:34:39.329-08:002010-02-03T08:34:39.329-08:00Amazing kids here!! :O)
My son has 6 kids (one se...Amazing kids here!! :O)<br /><br />My son has 6 kids (one set of twins) and daughter has 4, so we know about large families. What I, as a grandmother, know BEST about it.....BLESSED !!<br />XO bjbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-64331135183763069052010-02-03T05:32:31.751-08:002010-02-03T05:32:31.751-08:00Oh that is too funny, Marcia! I've never hear...Oh that is too funny, Marcia! I've never heard of anyone being audited for family size! What a story you'll have to pass on to your grandchildren! I love your big family and I know you are truly blessed with your 6 children! No wonder that picture is one of your favorites...it would be mine too! How precious! (But I kind of like the 2nd one too)! :) You have a good lookin' bunch there, Ms. Marcia!<br /><br />Love the name Serena Joy! Beautiful! And thank you for the birthday wishes for my Joy! You're so sweet!<br /><br />Have a great day, my friend!<br />TammyTammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15357964198971943168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-71325083263642756062010-02-02T23:37:58.991-08:002010-02-02T23:37:58.991-08:00Never have had the IRS question my family...but is...Never have had the IRS question my family...but isn't it weird how many people ask if your kids are you and your husband's together...they usually assume it is a "blended family". Some of us LIKE to have largest families...My last one is getting her braces in a couple of weeks...whew!Carrie @ Cottage Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722924566006835290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-9923198171919149252010-02-02T18:08:42.572-08:002010-02-02T18:08:42.572-08:00That is just nuts!!! If it were me, I'd say, O...That is just nuts!!! If it were me, I'd say, Of course they are mine. Do you think I'd claim them if they weren't? lol! No, my kids are really great, as are yours. Love the pics!!<br /><br />NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601073005728827355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-19828717294017461092010-02-02T14:51:53.586-08:002010-02-02T14:51:53.586-08:00Doesn't the IRS have anything better to do??
Y...Doesn't the IRS have anything better to do??<br />Your children are so precious.<br /><br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-57306519612370015662010-02-02T12:13:42.269-08:002010-02-02T12:13:42.269-08:00OK, I am seriously cracking up! I can't even ...OK, I am seriously cracking up! I can't even believe it is real! IYIYIYI! That is really crazy!<br />Love both pictues!<br />Blessings to you Blessed Mom,<br />LeanneLLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322706230480848456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-51715390960320192732010-02-02T11:55:16.266-08:002010-02-02T11:55:16.266-08:00I wonder if this ever has happened to my aunt and ...I wonder if this ever has happened to my aunt and uncle who have ELEVEN children! LOL!<br /><br />Your children are so beautiful. I just had to laugh at the second picture and all the funny faces. And then your oldest with the look on his face! :) (He is so handsome, btw....do you think he would want to be Makenzies pen pal or something???) hahaha! <br /><br />I am glad the IRS got everything all sorted out....honestly. What a waste of time.Jo-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142138647752129047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-40716845963033655802010-02-02T10:22:25.596-08:002010-02-02T10:22:25.596-08:00Your children are gorgeous Marcia! Your very bles...Your children are gorgeous Marcia! Your very blessed indeed! That is so strange about the IRS, guess they didn't like you having so many deductions! LOL! CindyCindy (Applestone Cottage)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03761029458170652533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-53703304289567387382010-02-02T09:43:18.873-08:002010-02-02T09:43:18.873-08:00Wow that just about beats all! Glad you're ...Wow that just about beats all! Glad you're 'allowed' to keep your own kids as they really are a wonderful set of siblings - you really are blessed!<br />Best wishes<br />ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369909588334413326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-19847219192816540382010-02-02T09:23:02.589-08:002010-02-02T09:23:02.589-08:00THAT IS SO STUPID! WE LUCKED OUT I GUESS WITH OUR ...THAT IS SO STUPID! WE LUCKED OUT I GUESS WITH OUR 8 KIDS. WHY DOES THE IRS CONTINUE TO BE SUCH AN EMBARASSMENT! AND THE LAST STATEMENT WOULD HAVE BEEN A GOOD IDEA...SEND THEM THE BILLS! SURE GOT A BUNCH OF CUTE KIDS! YOU ARE BLESSED~Julie Harwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246850029056713294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-63573648827592500632010-02-02T08:38:14.302-08:002010-02-02T08:38:14.302-08:00That is so ridiculous! Talk about discrimination! ...That is so ridiculous! Talk about discrimination! If we don't fit the "mold" (2.3 children & a dog), then we must all be cheating! So silly- and yes the IRS is scary, I think it's because it's so clinical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-2999476847409859292010-02-02T08:07:33.169-08:002010-02-02T08:07:33.169-08:00It's almost funny that the IRS would audit you...It's almost funny that the IRS would audit you based on family size! I did say almost, girlfriend :) What a surprise for you - as if all your years of hard work and parenting were not to be believed by the IRS. This is a great story! <br /><br />My daughter's best friend has 6 kids and she had them within about 7 years (twins like you).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-49521660458629009382010-02-02T07:21:42.536-08:002010-02-02T07:21:42.536-08:00How dare they? Man! That is just the craziest thin...How dare they? Man! That is just the craziest thing, isn't it? I can't imagine how you must've felt verifying your own children. They are all cute and I love some silly!<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-22044178708713304442010-02-02T07:04:17.583-08:002010-02-02T07:04:17.583-08:00Marcia, you have made my morning. I'm sitting...Marcia, you have made my morning. I'm sitting laughing. I know you probably weren't laughing when it happened. We were audited one year when we moved province to province because they didn't think our travel expenses were correct. It too 6 months and they found we owed them $12.00. Probably cost more to audit us than the $12.00. <br /><br />I'm love your pictures. I too a similar picture to your first one yesterday of my children and can't wait until their older to see what they come up with.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143242686795300947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-45073478408529429962010-02-02T07:01:35.905-08:002010-02-02T07:01:35.905-08:00That's just CRAZY! I'm glad they decided t...That's just CRAZY! I'm glad they decided the kids were all yours . . . wonder what process they used to come to that conclusion?Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186808429759584284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701784533639660211.post-62580334088096963052010-02-02T06:00:28.060-08:002010-02-02T06:00:28.060-08:00Oh my goodness! I live in THE "large family&q...Oh my goodness! I live in THE "large family" state and I've never heard of that happening. It's crazy!<br />Glad you got it all worked out.<br />We have seven children and there are days I'd *almost* hand one or two over if I were challenged about whether they were ours or not. LOL<br />I said almost!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304041406861720022noreply@blogger.com