CHORE TIME

Even the saddle horses in the barn will take any extra loving. That's alright with these kids.

Needing a little extra attention..."Because baby, it's cold outside." Robin enjoyed her trek around the barnyard this morning as chores were being done.

The Reinhold family has nearly always had milk cows that we milk the old fashioned way. We enjoy having plenty of milk and good thick cream skimmed from the top.

Question??? "How do I explain to our kids that in the last couple of years that South Dakota has outlawed the sale of raw milk and Colorado and other states have legalized the use of marijuana?

Julia and Kiersten's Happy Chickens are just a little down today due to the snow..."Have you ever seen a chicken frown?" However the coop is the warmest place in the barnyard and they are still laying well. We will be taking eggs to town this evening

And for all you Belle Dog fans....She enjoys the snow. Praising the Lord for good moisture.

Ask Caleb Clark or Julia and Caleb Reinhold about our workout program.

... a lump in my throat

".... a lump in my throat."

We enjoyed going over to the Amdahl Angus and Hereford Bull Sale this afternoon. These folks are fine longtime friends over south on Elk Creek. Good cattle and good neighbors. Tim started out the sale with a welcome and then invited all to stand and join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. He said many of us grew up saying it daily in the country schools that we attended...(I know that we did at Alkali). All stood and removed their hats and in one voice...I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

I found myself halfway through the pledge and I had had to stop as a lump in my throat stopped me... Hard to explain, except that I was amongst a crowd that was standing and joining in conviction and good conscience.

I shared this with my family this evening and Robin said that she had experienced the same. We say the Pledge often. In this day where patriotism in America seems to be waning and commitment to principle daily is becoming increasingly difficult to find, today's gathering of good folks gathered around good cattle was a blessing.

Allegiance is only that when lived each day and not only on occasion. And devotion to the Republic...One Nation UNDER GOD.... Indivisible ...liberty and justice for all. As one reflects on the words perhaps the condition of our USA is more understood as so many have turned their back on not only the flag, but also the Republic and certainly God Almighty.

A LUMP IN MY THROAT

Tim & Marcia of Amdahl Angus and Hereford

Tim & Marcia of Amdahl Angus and Hereford

We enjoyed going over to the Amdahl Angus and Hereford Bull Sale this afternoon. These folks are fine longtime friends over south on Elk Creek. Good cattle and good neighbors. Tim started out the sale with a welcome and then invited all to stand and join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. He said many of us grew up saying it daily in the country schools that we attended...(I know that we did at Alkali). All stood and removed their hats and in one voice...I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

I found myself halfway through the pledge and I had had to stop as a lump in my throat stopped me... Hard to explain, except that I was amongst a crowd that was standing and joining in conviction and good conscience.

I shared this with my family this evening and Robin said that she had experienced the same. We say the Pledge often. In this day where patriotism in America seems to be waning and commitment to principle daily is becoming increasingly difficult to find, today's gathering of good folks gathered around good cattle was a blessing. 

Allegiance is only that when lived each day and not only on occasion. And devotion to the Republic...One Nation UNDER GOD.... Indivisible ...liberty and justice for all. As one reflects on the words perhaps the condition of our USA is more understood as so many have turned their back on not only the flag, but also the Republic and certainly God Almighty.

Beautiful Chickens

Julia took some photos of her beautiful chickens. The hen in the top picture is named Oreo. She told me that the rooster on the bottom left also ranks as one of favorites. We are getting more eggs now as the young hens are really beginning to lay and the whole flock is becoming more acclimated to being inside most days due to weather.

Winter Beauty and a Birthday

These full brothers are hardly fighting. Buck and Elijah enjoy sparring on this crisp winter morning. Robin has noticed that these two beautiful dun geldings thoroughly enjoy being with each other and are generally teasing one another as well. Sounds like family.

The morning sun was cast in an eerie, nearly golden hue as it cleared the eastern horizon. However, even -10 degree weather, the warm rays burned off the surrounding haze rather quickly.

Now you know what Robin enjoys doing on her birthday.

Happy Birthday Dear.

Some of you may recall reading the article in the Rapid City Journal or the Meade County Times about the calf that was used in the Birthday in the Barn Celebration at Rainbow Bible Ranch. This is Myrtle and her son Meldon on this beautiful frosty morning.

Oh Yes, Happy Birthday Robin.

You are great partner, wife, mother and friend. We pray God's blessing upon you. We know that you will spread those blessings abroad. And thank you for all you are and do. We love you.

Larry, Rachel, Molly, Danny, Caleb, Julia and Kiersten.

"SNOW BUSINESS"

I believe there was a song...

"There's no business like 'snow' business

Like no business I know

Everything about it is appealing

Everything that 'hill' will allow

Nowhere could you get that happy feeling

When you are stealing that extra bow

There's no people like 'snow' people

They smile when they are low

Even with a 'pile of windswept snow'

You may be stranded out in the cold

Still you wouldn't change it for a sack of gold

Let's go on with the 'snow'

Irving Berlin...thanks for letting me take a little liberty with the song:)

It was crazy. You would pick up speed coming down the hill and then hit snow that had piled in about foot or two deep. Felt like a bunch of gophers..

At the end of the "Gopher Run"...

Sledding in amazing powder on Saturday afternoon after Christmas.

The powdery snow that we received overnight is quite delightful. Yes if the wind would begin to blow...it would be nearly a blizzard...but it isn't. So we enjoyed being outdoors as a family. Cherished moments..

Molly and Belle are sporting the latest in sledding attire..."furry head pieces"

Yesterday afternoon was wonderful. Sure the temperature was 3 degrees...but the sun was shining and the wind wasn't blowing. Julia and Kiersten let me join them on the toboggan on this run. The powder at the end of the run literally buried us.

"Get Anything or Not"

The breaks have so much big and little bluestem (the red grasses) that with the snow on the ground... "It is beautiful". It is not uncommon to have little bluestem, but over the last few years the big bluestem has multiplied extensively. The added moisture has played a huge part in contributing to that.

Hunting is a family affair. We had five of us in the rig today and Caleb is the only one with a tag to fill. Really we all love the outdoors and hunting on the ranch is very fulfilling whether "get anything or not".

Deer hunting this snowy afternoon on the Lonetree Ranch. Saw lots of deer. It was agreed that we all missed Molly, our fellow hunter, who is off in at Bible College in Oregon. Just seemed right to be having Tillamook Cheese made at the great cheese factory on Tillamook Bay just south of Cannon Beach. Molly has been there a couple of times already. Looking forward to having you home in a couple of weeks. Be sure to bring some more cheese home.

Attitude of Gratitude

Todays “Attitude of Gratitude” … Today (and everyday) but especially in the past month and a half. I have found myself thanking God for blessing me with incredible Parents.

Thanks, Dad and Mom… for teaching me to SEEK TRUTH. And to set my standards high, for telling me to never settle for less, and teaching me to be a little stubborn… (you might not believe it, but I think my stubbornness might be a good thing. ;)) And for showing me how to value each moment that God gives me. Thank you for sometimes forcing me to THINK. And most importantly, thank you for teaching me and showing me what it means to follow Jesus. I will be forever grateful.

Clouds are sure pretty

We took a quick drive over north this evening and Julia took along the camera. Caleb was in the combine picking up a little more alfalfa seed. We then went to check on some of the fall calving cows and then on the way home..."well, the clouds were sure pretty". Then we got back to Rainbow Bible Ranch and enjoyed supper with Harold and Linda Narum of Amidon, ND. A good evening.

A Nice November Afternoon

It was just so nice this afternoon. Not an ice tea day, but good coffee with family...and feline...and canine... "Oh it's a family thing"

Well Fred the scarecrow has withstood some windy days this fall on the Lonetree Ranch. Julia had a nice visit with him this evening.

We have few petunias and one mum that just won't quit, even with some frigid nights. Kiersten and Tiger pose for a photo. I love the flag...in a few days we will observe Veterans Day. It is not a day just to wave the flag but a day to honor and show allegiance to the fundamentals of what our nation was founded upon.

Midnight Ponderings

About 1:30 AM...one of our children was not feeling real well. Robin went to get something to help her to feel better. Oddly, I have not slept much since. It is now 4:15 AM and I realize that i have been pondering some of life changes that our family has endured in the last months. We have grieved and still are. We have observed strong minded become confused. We have said "see you later", to family members as they continue on their life journeys. We have experienced fantastic opportunities. And we may be even a bit tired from the long haul.

I have been blessed by great parents and great "parents in law". I particularly am drawn to this photo this evening as I think of my Dad, Tige Reinhold and Father in Law, Jack Paulton. Dad is in glory and Jack has certainly slowed down. I loved how they were friends: of one another and of mine. I so appreciated their Godly example to our children. And I am a better man because of their confidence in me.

So many great talks in the past... and perhaps that is a longing even in these predawn hours. I find myself even now with tears in my eyes and a prayer in my heart to our Great God and Saviour Jesus Christ. He is my constant... even when times are changing. He is my confidant... when others are no longer around. He is my sustainer... even when my heart and body aches. He is my provider... as always He supplies my needs. He is my healer... when pain seems to overcome. He is my friend... and I have so many...but He is always here. He is my encouragement... when courage is needed to rise up. When I am disheartened... He fills my heart with joy.

So this morning Dear Jesus...Thank You. I may feel overwhelmed but you are overwhelming. And now Dear Jesus... I am overwhelmed by all that You are. Your grace is sufficient for my weakness and when I am weak, You make me strong. TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE.


Nice Job Danny

Danny did a great job of harvesting this nice buck pronghorn antelope. Very nice shooting...very nice buck. Congratulations Danny from your family.

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As a Dad, I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of the hunt and this special moment. Our family has not been able to travel far and wide, however we have always wanted them to have good hunting, fishing and other good experiences on the ranch.

We are blessed and I most of all. Danny, I thank God for you.

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