Troopers for Christ

Sep. 3, 2008

Show n Tell Friday: End of the Day Trail Ride

A red barked madrone tree. We were told
they only grow within 500 feet of sea level.
Joy and I felt we were higher up than that.

Rolling hills all around us...

Mt. Rainier faded into the glare on the horizon
in this photo.

The white cap on the horizon is Mt. Rainier. Joy & Snickers
pose on a hill top we rode to.

Snickers & Ima and the view to the West looked like
we could see forever. There were no signs of human
life any where. We felt very, very far away from the
rest of the world.

A touch of fall color on a maple tree.

The horses had a steep climb to the top of this hill. Joy
said she felt Snickers' hind legs hit the back of her legs
at one point. Both horses were very sure footed steeds
going up and coming down. There were a lot of loose
rocks for them to deal with too.

Fireweed plants gone to seed at the bottom
of this picture. In Alaska they say when the
last fireweed flower blooms the summer is
over.

Mt. Rainier on the horizon. Is that smog it's floating on?

Ima is thinking, "Is it time to go home yet?"

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Sep. 3, 2008

Painting of the House Begins and Interior Supplies are Delivered

Jesse is painting the existing shop and well house to
match the house.

The colors look lighter than what we have on this house.
Maybe this is just the first coat.

Back of the house.

Surprise! Joy discovered the interior doors, moldings, and
cabinets had been delivered. We are still waiting on the
sheet rock.

Another surprise, Joy found two apple trees
loaded with green apples in the wetland
with the Oregon grapes. One apple tree
is very tall, the one to the left is short. Joy
is excited about all the things we can pick
and eat at the property. She's made Oregon
grape jelly already.

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Aug. 31, 2008

Knights of the Plunger

Several days at the county fair,
what's a guy to do? Find the vendor
giving away plungers.

We will help your drain and are
happy to entertain!
Nate, break time! Check the cell,
eat the ice cream but be
prepared with the plunger.

No used plungers were
employed in this photo op.
Nor were any plungers
harmed.

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Aug. 31, 2008

Our Daughter Has A Blog

Joy & Ima ready for the county fair.

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ImaSnickerdoodle

Joy Kuuleilani

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Aug. 31, 2008

The House Progress

We have the front porch cover, garage doors and insulation
inside. There's been ditches dug and filled to the house.
The next step is the sheet rock.

Pretty flowers that bloomed in the garden. The exterior of
the house might be painted soon.

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Aug. 29, 2008

I Will Survive...Homeschooling 2008-2009

Hello Homeschooling Friends,

Janice Hedin sent this and it's

perfect for the pending school year.

Turn up the sound and enjoy!

Blessings, Marie

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Jul. 21, 2008

Home Building Progress

Construction Zone

Joy at the front door.

Looking out to the pasture from the nook windows.

Bernie at the sliding door.

Our weedy garden that has potential.

Cherry picking in the garden

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Jul. 15, 2008

Drawing to Win: "Love As a Way of Life" by Dr. Gary Chapman

Interested in a chance to win a copy of Dr. Gary Chapman's exciting new book,
"Love As a Way of Life"? Visit Pam's Private Reflections
(www.hip2bhomeschooling.blogspot.com) between today and Friday, July 18th, 2008
to enter the giveaway. Two winners will receive a copy of the book.
Just leave a comment and a way that you can be reached.
The contest is open to everyone (even if you do not have a blog),
but please leave an email address where you can be contacted if you win.

Sorry, but the contest is open to US residents only.

Enter the contest by leaving a comment after the post about
Dr. Gary Chapman's exciting new book, "Love As a Way of Life".
Click on the words 'Thoughts Shared' and it will open to where
you may comment. Be sure to include your e mail so Pam has
a way to contact you if you win.

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Jun. 28, 2008

Building Update Photos!

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Jun. 28, 2008

Stars & Stripes Across the Prairie Parade

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Jun. 21, 2008

We Have a House Foundation

We have had the forms set, concrete poured and the dirt moved back around the foundation of our new home
this past week. We got to see the house foundation in the dark this week after Family Fun Night at our church.
We have a vapor light at the property so that makes it easy to see the house foundation.

The lumber has been ordered and is to arrive Monday. Then the framing will start on Tuesday. I spoke to our
realtor this week and she and I agree we should get this house on the market soon. That's going to be so much fun trying to keep this house looking 'show worthy'. Been there, done that before. I've been warning the dc they need to keep their rooms in order and they had hay spilled in the garage walkway. Dd had to clean that up. That just won't work for showing the house.

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Jun. 21, 2008

Summer Is Trying to Arrive

Yesterday was the first day of Summer on the calendar and it did try hard to be SUMMER!
Someone said it was 90 degrees but it was about 70 some degrees at that time. It warmed
up as the afternoon progressed. Dd and I thought that 90 degree comment was funny. We
think it felt like 90 degrees to some folks because we aren't used to much over 50!

Today is overcast and humid but the nice warm air is just great even if the clouds
do have to roll in. I suppose it might rain. That will keep the dandelions growing.
We moved our horses back to our yard as I saw the dandelions were coming back
and blooming in our backyard. They have been in the neighbor's yard mowing the
lawn for them. It's nice to rotate our pastures,...er I mean lawns. They are wonderful
at eating grass and dandelions. They will leave the orchard grass hay we buy them
to graze on the lawn. Our neighbor is thrilled she does not have to mow her lawn
and spend all the time or gas money on her mower. The horses are enjoying
eating and running around her yard too.

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May. 13, 2008

Vote for Your Favorite Book Cover and Enter to Win the Book!

Mosey on over to the Circle C Ranch Site

and vote for your favorite book cover.
This cover will be on Susan Marlow's

newest book
Andrea Carter and the San Francisco

Smugglers.
Mrs. Marlow writes wholesome books

for kids.
By voting for your favorite cover, you enter

the contest
for a free copy of her newest book.
Contest ends June 1st.

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Apr. 28, 2008

View the Trailer for Light Across the River

View the Light Across the River trailer on the side bar of this blog for more information on author Stephanie Reed's newly released book. The next post has more information also. Marie

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Apr. 28, 2008

The Light Across the River, A Newly Released Novel

The Light Across the River

A Novel

by Stephanie Reed

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian
ISBN:
Price: $10.99

Release Date: Available

Why couldn't Father see how wrong it was to keep quiet? It seemed so simple to Johnny. If only people could know how horrible slavery was! If only they knew the great risks men took to be free!

It's 1837 and the Rankin home continues to be a beacon of freedom along the Underground Railroad. Johnny, the seventh of the thirteen Rankin children, is eager to help his family in their fight for freedom, but his father and his older brother, Lowry, tell him he is too young to keep a secret as important as the Underground Railroad. Johnny knows he should keep his mouth shut, but he cares so much about what his family does that he can't keep quiet.

Finally, Johnny is called upon to help a woman escape to the freedom. Will Eliza reach the North, or has Johnny let the wrong secret slip out at the wrong time? This intense and touching sequel to Across the Wide River offers another glimpse into a dark period of America's past, and profiles the courageous and godly people who helped bring slavery to an end.

"This book has everything--history, action, suspense, adventure--all nicely blended in a page-turning story of real people living out their convictions."

--Susan Marlow
Author, Circle C Adventures

REVIEW COPY & INTERVIEW REQUESTS

To request a review copy of The Light Across the River: A Novel, or to arrange an interview with Stephanie Reed, send a reply e-mail or contact Leslie Paladino at 1-800-733-2607 x245.

Purchase your own copy of The Light Across the River

Amazon.com

Barnes & Noble

Books-A-Million

CBD
Kregel Publications

. . . of from your favorite bookseller

Stephanie Reed <sreed22@columbus.rr.com

About the Author

During her childhood, Stephanie Reed's family would often pass through Ripley on their way to her grandparents' home. The signs she read there about the Rankin house were what prompted her to write Across the Wide River and The Light Across the River. Stephanie is a Latchkey teacher and a volunteer spotter for the National Weather Service. She lives with her husband and two children in Dublin, Ohio.

Quick Links

Kregel Publications

Kregel Publications Blog

Kregel Fiction Blog

Kregel Homeschool Blog

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Apr. 22, 2008

Want to Win a Book for Your Horse Loving Kids?

Susan Marlow is giving away an
autographed copy of her newest book
in the Circle C Adventures series:
Andrea Carter and the Family Secret.

Along with the book, she is also giving
away a beanie baby key chain.

To read more and enter this contest by
leaving a comment go to:

http://www.thehomeschoollounge.com/profile/SusanKMarlow/

?xgp=messages

This is a message from Susan Marlow,
Book Author of Wholesome Books for Kids

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Apr. 17, 2008

Assistance for Flood Victims in Southwest Washington Still Needed

With so many challenges happening around us, it's easy to forget about folks
that are still recovering from an event in which they had no control yet still
struggle from the aftermath. I'm thinking about the folks still dealing with
the floods in Southwest Washington.

One of our veterinarian's hails from this area. While he was working on our
animal, we were talking about this need. At my request, he provided a couple
of names of folks who are trying to meet this need. I have contacted each
and am posting this information here in case some may be looking for a
place to help out. So do with this information what you will and know that
this is not pressuring anyone to do anything, unless you want.

Remember too that I am just a messenger. I am writing what I've
researched about these two organizations and I encourage you to
check them out for yourself. I have no connection to these good folks

other than I've heard of their organizations.

*************
Information to help people....

Lewis County Long-Term Recovery Organization LTRO
PO Box 1610
Centralia, WA 98531
Contacted: Ruth Peterson
360-996-0011

Headquartered in the Boist Fort Valley Area near Chehalis and Centralia
They use LoveInc as their (501)C3 Non-Profit Parent Organization
All donations should be made out to LoveInc with a memo earmarking
for Lewis County LTRO

Pictures of the flood condition/needs can be seen at www.boistfortvalley.comThank you to "D" on WHEN and WA4-HLeaders Yahoo groups for sharing this information.
With so many challenges happening around us, it's easy to forget about folks
that are still recovering from an event in which they had no control yet still
struggle from the aftermath. I'm thinking about the folks still dealing with
the floods in Southwest Washington.

One of our veterinarian's hails from this area. While he was working on our
animal, we were talking about this need. At my request, he provided a couple
of names of folks who are trying to meet this need. I have contacted each
and am posting this information here in case some may be looking for a
place to help out. So do with this information what you will and know that
this is not pressuring anyone to do anything, unless you want.

Remember too that I am just a messenger. I am writing what I've
researched about these two organizations and I encourage you to
check them out for yourself. I have no connection to these good folks

other than I've heard of their organizations.

*************
Information to help people....

Lewis County Long-Term Recovery Organization LTRO
PO Box 1610
Centralia, WA 98531
Contacted: Ruth Peterson
360-996-0011

Headquartered in the Boist Fort Valley Area near Chehalis and Centralia
They use LoveInc as their (501)C3 Non-Profit Parent Organization
All donations should be made out to LoveInc with a memo earmarking
for Lewis County LTRO

Pictures of the flood condition/needs can be seen at www.boistfortvalley.comThank you to "D" on WHEN and WA4-HLeaders Yahoo groups for sharing this information.

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Apr. 15, 2008

Tweety Birth Announcement: Wordless Wednesday

For more Wordless Wednesday Posts go to:

www.homeschoolblogger.com/tiany

This is a killdeer chick that Joy photographed last week. They are born in nests on the ground and are ready to run on their cute long legs as soon as they hatch. The parents were putting on a fantastic drama by limping around the yard, fanning their tails and calling to us to not look at their new born. They quickly reunited after Joy got the photos. Now we hope our kitty leaves them alone.

Joy's photos.

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Apr. 12, 2008

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's Spring Promo is in Full Bloom.

http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/US_Promotion.php

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The Winter Promo sold out, don't miss out on the free gifts this time!
The HSB Front Porch is having a contest
and you can win a $50 gift certificate
just for blogging about the Spring Promo
before midnight April 30, 2008.
Click HERE for details.

They are also giving away a $150 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store. All print subscribers (new or renewing) between April 3 - 30, 2008 will be automatically entered into a drawing. No purchase necessary to win. To enter without subscribing, please send a postcard with your name, address, telephone number, and email address to:

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo Contest
PO BOX 8426
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Apr. 9, 2008

Competitive Trail Ride Event, Arlington, WA: July 11-13, 2008

Please help spread the word:

A new event has been added to the calendar. Pilchuck WSH Benefit
Competitive Trail Ride to benefit the Competitive Trail Division. July
11-13, 2008 at the Lake Armstrong tract of Pilchuck Tree Farm,
Arlington, WA. 25 mile Open Division ride will be on Saturday, July 12
at approximateluy 0800. 10-15 mile Novice/Competitive Pleasure
division will begin at approximately 0800 on Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Preliminary judging will be the night before the ride. Limited early
AM judging by pre-authorization only. There will be a clinic around
the campfire after Open Division awards are completed on Saturday
evening. For more information contact Kathryn at
KKMoonshadowranch@ msn.com or call 425-737-4594.

Christine Oliver-Hammond

Washington State Horsemen
Executive Secretary/Treasurer

Phone and Fax: 253-375-6332

Cell: (253)227-3138

little2deluxe@yahoo.com

www.wshorsemen.com

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