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Weekly Letter for – ( February 3rd, 2012 )
Howdy, we are really getting spoiled with the warm winter here in Montana. Tonight I heard about how cold it is in Europe and Russia right now, wow, I feel for those guys.
How about those Giants, we're not big football fans around here but we do watch a few games and always enjoy the highlights. A Superbowl party is always on our agenda every year, seems like a perfect excuse to spend time with friends. This year we are having a few friends over, we plan to paint up some pottery, then watch the big game and play a little cards, it's going to be a Hoot.
You know how people say, I've been so so busy? Well for us we really are busy. At the bottom of this letter there is a list of some of the web sites Becca and I have been creating since 1997. We built our first web site and soon after we started to realize that fun and inspirational would be our focus, now we have 30 sites that keep us pretty busy. Has been a labor of love, especially the part where we get to travel around Montana and other parts of the country to get those special photos and videos.
New Video, Steven Throwing a Large Pitcher on the Wheel.
Some Pottery Fun.
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by Tamara Hillman, Howdy folks, Well, February is here.
Of all the guys I idolized
when I was young and free—
You, Valentine, are that special one
who let me just be me.
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Love Is A Flower by Gerald R. Hill.
Like the seedling that gives
the flower its start,
so it is with the love
that begins in the heart.
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Recipes Below
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Glenda's Red White & Blue Cream Cheese Appetizer Spread Recipe.
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Enjoy Becca's Cherry Rhubarb Crunch Pie Recipe.
Cook this one for the full time, the rhubarb needs to get all the way done.
For those of you who have not tried the rhubarb, it is a little tart and blends well with most other fruits.
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Thought for Today - The best thing about telling the truth is that you don't have to remember what you said.
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Enjoy Superbowl Weekend, Steven and Becca
Here are other web sites that Becca and I have created.
Hand Made Pottery – Glacier National Park – My Bunny Farm – Doggy Fun – Angel Stories
Angel Personal Stories – Country Western Fun – Cowboy Fun – Good Clean Jokes
Cookie Recipes – Cake Recipes – All Kinds of Recipes – DeerLake Fun Videos
Promise of God – Fathers Hands – Fun Pages for Kids – Kids Story Book – Send a Smile
Romance – One of my Favorite Sites – Honor our Veterans
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( January 27th, 2012 )
I'm teaching my dog to growl. That was something she liked to do anyways to get our attention. Perhaps I should have used a different word then the growl command. When I say the word it sounds like I'm angry, so I have to be very careful to make it sound nice. That word just comes out sounding mean if your not careful. Our little mix breed, Corgi, Blue Healer, nearly 40 pounds now, sure has learned alot in just two years. The only problem we are having with her, is she chews the doggie door. I guess she would rather just have a hole there. Well that is just not going to work here in Montana, it gets cold here. I have tried spraying stuff on there that is suppose to taste terrible,, and it does taste terrible, they call it Rotten Apple. That seems to help a little, but it wears off and then she is right back to chewing on the doggie door again. I'm really hoping that she will grow out of this. We try to spend time playing with our Mocha dog every day, she is always ready to catch the ball or play a game of hide and seek.
'This was the right horse and the right owner,' Moore insists.
Molly happened to be a one-in-a-million patient.
She's tough as nails, but sweet,. Meet Molley.
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My grandma's old cookbook is aged and forlorn.
The pages are grease stained, each faded and worn.
The spine is collapsed and the cover's askew.
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Beautiful red, pink, yellow and white roses,
They all say "I Love You"
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Recipes Below
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Glenda's Split Pea Soup Recipe.
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Almond Coconut Cookies.
This is one amazing recipe, using almond meal instead of flour.
Tastes like an almonds and coconut goodie, kind of like a mounds bar, maybe better.
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Thought for Today - A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.
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Enjoy Your Day, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( January 20th, 2012 )
One thing about having chickens around is that each day you need to go out and collect the eggs. Today was the first day I got 7 eggs from 7 chickens in one day. Well, maybe I missed one yesterday, or maybe it's from giving them exactly 8 hours of darkness each night and a big heated chicken coop. I have always taken the well being of my farm animals seriously. See the Chicken House.
We spent much of our lives in western Washington, where there were few days with frost and the grass would grow nearly year around. Raising cows was one of my favorite hobbies. We would get week old calves straight from the dairy farmers for nearly nothing and bottle feed them. I used to spoil the heck out of them, a dry warm bed, lots of grain and oats, I even took them for walks. Now living in Montana, a dry warm bed sounds like a hard thing to do in the winter. The grass only grows for 5 months and the water freezes for 4 months. I really miss raising those Holstein gentle giants. Back then I gave each of our children their own cow. That was my way of getting them to help out with some of the chores. Each of them picked out the one they liked the looks of and gave them a name. I still remember the names, Starblazer, and Red (soon to become Big Red). Perhaps I didn't think this thru cause as with all beef cows, three years old is prime for beef. We waited till the kids were off to camp that year, then off to the auction they went. There were 5 cows in that batch, their two and three others. The money sure did come in handy, there may not have been much profit but it was a nice saving account for sure.
We just about have a full load of pottery ready to burn in the kiln today. Lots of mugs and a few odd ball bowls too.
Winter has come to Glacier National Park Video.
We have a new way to watch our videos, Google YouTube supplies this new player.
Notice the, Change Quality, button on the video, if you have good Internet speed you can change the quality to 720 and watch in full screen mode.
Might as well get the full effect.
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He thinks of you as his partner,
so take the good with the bad—
You've replaced his 'good timin' buddies,
for the best life he's ever had
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Mary and her husband Jim had a dog, Lucky.
Lucky was a real character.
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Recipes Below
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Glenda's Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp Recipe.
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Enjoy Becca's Oven Baked Mostacholi Recipe.
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Thought for Today -
I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.
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A Couple of Good Eggs, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( January 13th, 2012 )
Thank You everyone for your continued support. We hope you will take a moment and let us know how we are doing. Just tell us what kind of content that you wish we would do more of. You know it's that squeaky wheel thing; if you tell us what we can do to get better, than it just might happen.
Oh the gloom and doom of winter, but don't despair. The days are getting longer and each day gets a bit warmer now. They say the amount of sunlight you get each day will determine much of your winter mood. So find a way to get out there, it's a great way to fight off the winter blues. Living here in the Rockie mountains has it's cold and snowy season alright, but when you wake up and look out to those bright white mountains with that deep blue Montana sky, nothing can quite compare. Except sittin on a beach in Hawaii.
Pam eventually gave birth to a healthy baby boy August 14, 1987.
Pam's youngest son is indeed a preacher.
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Well done! And now you wish, perhaps,
To learn of less familiar traps?
Beware of heard, a dreadful word.
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Not only will I be with you, I will give you strength when you are tired and more power than you need.
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Recipes Below
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Enjoy Becca's Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake recipe.
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Thought for Today -
Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
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Happy in Montana, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( January 6th, 2012 )
Walking may be the single best — and easiest — exercise you can do to improve your health in 2012. Not only will going for a daily walk help you feel better now, it will help you maintain your independence and ability to do daily tasks. There is nothing better than getting out and walking your dog, enjoying the fresh air. We love our dog, the way she dances on her two back legs when we offer her a carrot is entertaining. Even more special is the way she likes to lie right up next to us, what a kind and dear friend dogs do make.
O' Please, let's go sledding over the hills,
recapture our youth with laughter and spills.
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Friends are God's way of taking care of us.
she just kept saying 'I don't want my kids to see me crying!' so we stood on the other side.
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Recipes Below
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Check out Glenda's Zucchini Pizza Casserole recipe.
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Enjoy Becca's Black Bean and Turkey Soup recipe.
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Thought for Today -
Dogs are miracles with paws.
I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.
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Glad to have our dog (Mocka), Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( December 28th, 2011 )
As we enter into the New Year, imagine that you are starting a new book. The pages are blank and we will be putting the words on ourselves. We will call the book Opportunity and the first chapter will be New Years Day. Our hope for you this year, is that your book be full of love and prosperity.
As we look toward a brand new year
Then gaze back to the past
We pause with mixed emotions
And memories that still last.
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a teaspoonful of good spirits,
a dash of fun,
a pinch of folly,
a sprinkling of play,
and a heaping cupful of good humor.
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Granny Tam's monthly column.
Have you girls every sent your husband to town to pick up one item at the mercantile or grocery, and not seen him the rest of the day because (as he told it), he was catchin' up with some buddies he ran into?
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Recipes Below
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Enjoy Becca's Fat Burning Soup Recipe.
Works great for taking some weight off fast.
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Thought for Today -
This year make a resolution that you are going to say random words of kindness to one person every day.
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Happiness in 2012, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( December 21st, 2011 )
This is one of the times when your work really pays off big time. Fill the house with the smell of ginger, chocolate and cinnamon. Fix a nice warm cup of hot cocoa, perhaps with a dash of peppermint schnapps or a mini candy cane for a pepperminty pick-me up. Go out in the yard, cut holly and greens and drape them everywhere drapable. Put reindeer horns on the dog, mistletoe in the kitchen, a big red bow on the mailbox, and definitely a big wreath on the front of your car. Wear a Christmas tie, Santa earrings, a decorated sweater and jingle bells on your ankles.
Bustle, do more, get in the spirit. Yes, you're busy. You're busy doing wonderful and fun things, celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Christmas Peekers, Christmas Story.
Our spindly Christmas tree, adorned in silver icicle-tinsel, and homemade colored garland rings we children fashioned at school.
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Where's The Line To See Jesus. (Video)
Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of God's son,
with the innocence of a child, he asked his mom,
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Letter from God to His Children,
This Holiday Season.
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Find favorite Christmas recipes.
Blend in holiday cheer, peace on earth, Christmas spirits and good will toward men.
Use the mixture to fill a large, warm heart, where it can be stored for a lifetime.
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Recipes Below
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Enjoy Glenda's Prime Rib with Garlic Blue Cheese Sauce recipe.
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Thought for Today -
And so I'm offering this simple phrase,
To kids from one to ninety-two,
Although its been said many times, many ways,
A very Merry Christmas to you.
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( December 16th, 2011 )
With Christmas songs, videos, stories and poems, we celebrate Christmas traditions.
I have to say that I don't like to fix things that aint broke, so I have stuck with my old explorer browser until now. I Upgraded to the new browser and the new flash and now none of the flash works.
If you are having problems with the Christmas videos, like I did, perhaps it is time for you to switch to a different browser, Google Chrome works well with everything.
Share some Merry Christmas joy.
Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus.
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Sands Of Christmas Story.
I had no Christmas spirit when I breathed a weary sigh,
and looked across the table where the bills were piled too high.
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The Gift of Christmas.
A child was born in Bethlehem, many years ago.
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To The Father's children a child was born
And the creatures around knew all was well,
And returned to the forest as snow softly fell.
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White Christmas by Elvis. (Video)
Good one for the kids.
It's Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas. (Video)
An old fashioned look at, It's Christmas Morn. (Video)
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Becca Christmas recipe, Candy Cane Cookies.
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Enjoy Glenda's Raspberry Breakfast Bread Recipe.
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Thought for Today -
I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( December 13th, 2011 )
Just 11 more days till Christmas.
Here are a few of our favorites to share with family and friends.
A Merry Christmas to all.
The Twelve Days of Christmas. (Video)
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. (Video)
We Three Kings. (Video)
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Teach the Children, the True Meaning of Christmas.
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Because of Love.
Through the years the tree had become a talisman to the
old man and his wife, and a landmark in the countryside.
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They sang the birthday song
And had all kinds of fun.
Then Mary cut that birthday cake,
A piece for everyone.
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Recipe Below
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Enjoy Glenda's Grilled Leg of Lamb with Merlot Butter Recipe.
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Thought for Today -
From Home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another, the warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other.
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Amazed by the high tech Christmas Lights, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( December 9th, 2011 )
This time of year Becca and I are enjoying our favorite Christmas songs. We always enjoy the Alabama Christmas album the most.
Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given--when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes.
Check out these fine Christmas videos.
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.
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They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their first service on Christmas Eve.
They worked hard, repairing pews, plastering walls, painting, etc., and on December 18 were ahead of schedule and just about finished.
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Celeste was a pretty little angel.
Everyone in Heaven loved her. She had the most charming wings, and rainbow halo;
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Puppy's Twelve Days of Christmas.
Eight tiny reindeer fragments
Seven scraps of wrapping paper
Six yards of soggy ribbon
Five chewed-up stockings
Four broken window candles
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Politically Correct Christmas.
'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck...
How to live in a world that's politically correct?
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Becca's Caramel Pumpkin Cake Recipe.
Quick and Easy.
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Enjoy Glenda's Jello Popcorn Ball Recipe.
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Thought for Today -
Somehow, not only for Christmas, But all the long year through, The joy that you give to others, Is the joy that comes back to you.
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Warm by the Fire, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( December 2nd, 2011 )
I'm taking the train tonight, off to Leavenworth Washington. Every year this small Bavarian town gets all decked out for Christmas. They put on a great lighting show every weekend in the month of Dec., music, sleigh rides, street fair and the whole town is ready to party. I'll be there with a couple of friends for two full days of fun. I've always heard about the Christmas celebration that takes place in Leavenworth, now I'm really on my way, Cheers!
As our world grows colder and darker during the winter months. Why not do the right thing and light at least one candle in someone's life each day. Just by the looks on their faces, you will see how it makes the darkness flee. A little bit of friendly light is all we really need.
Spread some early Christmas joy. I have heard that it only takes 14 muscles to smile and 72 muscles to frown.
So give the world a great big Christmas SMILE.
Check out these three fine Christmas videos.
As you click through other, Christmas Carols, this year, you will notice that we have new videos with all your favorites.
Angels We Have Heard on High.
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks.
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The Voice of Christmas.
The music of children's laughter and excited voices broke the silence in the room.
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Truth Behind Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
The finished the book just in time to give it to his little girl on Christmas Day.
But the story doesn't end there.
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Country Ramblins, with Granny Tam.
We were so weak with laughter,
I forget who finally came to his rescue, but I would suppose it was one of my brothers,
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Becca's Beef and Broccoli Recipe.
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Enjoy Glenda's Apricot Cotlets Candy Recipe.
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Thought for Today -
Shop local, smile lots and make this Christmas season one to remember.
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Warm by the Fire, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( November 25th, 2011 )
Who wants to go shopping? Not me, I'm making pottery for everyone I know. Some folks love to shop and others, well, don't like to go shopping at all. I know some of you are still afraid of shopping on the Internet. But don't be, every well known retailer has a totally safe web site to shop at. In fact, most retailers who have been selling over the Internet for more than a year are just fine to order from. So now I have no excuses either, I better get online and order me up a fine gift for my sweetheart. She sure is worth it, and the Internet makes it easy as pie.
How about a low cost Christmas gift that will be forever remembered. Today's recipe, or one like it is a great gift idea. You send all the dry recipe ingredients, along with the rest of the directions for the recipe, in a decorated canning jar. I would only do this for your local friends. Shipping a glass jar is not recommended.
Enjoy, Lemon Bars, In a Jar Recipe.
They make a wonderful Gifts, Oh Fun!!
Something fun to share with Kids,
On each day in December, click on the Day Number and discover how Christmas is celebrated in countries around the world.
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Say Merry Christmas video.
As you know, Christmas is being twisted and turned, pushed and pulled by politically correct merchants who enjoy the ride on the Christmas sleigh…but won't give Christ the recognition and honor he deserves.
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His name was Mr. Frost,
Jack Frost, a jolly little elf of long ago.
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Something to do with those Turkey leftovers.
Becca's Creamed Turkey Biscuits recipe.
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This one look easy to fix and healthy to eat.
Glenda's Hubbard Squash Casserole recipe.
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Thought for Today -
And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, Which shall be to all people.
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Gifts made of pottery, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( November 18th, 2011 )
Burr, remember to keep those pets warm this winter. It's also a good idea to check on your neighbors, we could all use a little help sometimes.
Ok, Thanksgiving first, this must be my favorite of holidays. We all have much to be thankful for, if you have a friend, be thankful, if you have a roof over your head, be thankful, if you have happiness you have it all.
Do you know what a 1400 pound Yak looks like? Well they are pretty cute while they are small. We are contemplating the idea of raising a couple of Yak. I hear they are gentle giants and love cold weather. I could just see Becca out for Yak ride, guess she would be out Yakking around. Always looking for something fun and different to do.
Twas the month before Christmas.
When all through our land,
Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
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Happy Thanksgiving.
After her grand plan Thanksgiving is nearly here,
My wife is a blue-ribbon winner at cooking.
And my honey is still mighty good-looking.
©Written by: Kenneth J. Ellison.
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My heart and I will miss you,
Every minute, hour, and day
that you are gone away.
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Recipe Below
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Eggnog Bundt Cake Recipe.
This recipe is sure to get you in the mood for the holidays.
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Glenda's Lime Custard Bars Recipe.
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Thought for Today,
As I consider all things and look around
God's blessings in abundance abound,
He has provided all that I need for living
and reasons for prayer on Thanksgiving.
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Dreaming of Yaks, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
Weekly Letter for – ( November 11th, 2011 )
Happy Holidays you all, we have been gearing up for a little fun this year. Around our valley all the Christmas fairs and craft shows opened this week. We always love to see what the local artisans come up with for the holidays. We will be doing all of our shopping local this year, want to give back to the community and help the locals with their holidays. The food banks are all hard at work collecting and delivering for the Thanksgiving dinners. So if you have any surplus, spread it around, make someones day a little nicer.
Happy Thanksgiving This Time of Year.
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God, grant them precious peace and love,
and finally a cure. The link at the bottom of the page is well worth the read.
Honor To The Atomic Veterans of America.
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The Master's Touch.
May you feel His arms around you and
know that His hands are there,
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Birth of a New Tradition.
As the holidays approach,
be sure to check out all of these hot ideas, buy local and support your community.
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Becca's Cranberry Chicken Recipe.
This recipe is sure to get you in the mood for the holidays.
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Glenda's Apricot Hot Cross Buns Recipe.
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Thought for Today,
I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station,
through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.
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Warm by the Fire, Steven and Becca
This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell Montana
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