The sheep are here

On Saturday, 120 sheep were brought to graze in the field next to and in back of our house. They will stay for about a month,until the grass (that is about a foot tall right now) is eaten down. They also brought a llama. The llama protects the sheep from predators, like coyotes. We love watching the sheep from our windows. I can watch them while I'm washing dishes and Cade has a great view from his upstairs bedroom window. We're loving the country...

Silver Falls State Park

This past weekend our friends, the Kuhns, came down to visit from Spokane. We had a great time. We went to Silver Falls State Park near Salem, a beautiful canyon with 10 waterfalls. We hiked to four of them. We were able to walk behind these two falls. We got quite wet in the process.

Another new country experience

This morning we heard a plane flying very low over the house. Went outside and realized it was a crop duster fertilizing the fields across the street. It was very fun to watch. After it sprayed a row, it flew over the house to turn around. It flew so low, each time it looked like it was going to hit the power lines and the house.

Installation Service

I've been meaning to post these pictures for a couple weeks...

March 20 was the official day that Roland became the teaching pastor at Grace Bible Fellowship. It was a very special installation service. John and Martha Smith came down from Spokane and John preached from 2 Timothy 4:1-5 - a charge to both the congregation and to Roland. Larry and Marilyn Klock came down, as well as five men that have served in children's ministry with us for many years. So thankful for these men who have played such an important role in our lives and ministry...

Sunday afternoons

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