Blue Ribbon Trail Ride--Book Review

Blue Ribbon Trail Ride--Book Review

                                       
                                                     
This Y/A was a fun read for me. (even as an adult) I was super impressed with the authors knowledge about horses and riding disciplines.  She did an excellent job propelling the reader into the story.  
The story is about Kate and her friends Tori and Colt and their plan to host a Trail Ride to raise money for autistic children to go to a special camp just for them.  
Everything is going well until the money box disappears just before the event!  The three decide the only thing to do is try to find it kind of Hardy Boys style as suggested by Colt.
I loved the story because it reminded me of my years of reading Trixie Belden. 

I expected the other books in the series would be 'mysterish' storylines but they are not. 

What I enjoyed most about the book(s) besides the horse theme was that the author brought into the storyline some other themes/life struggles that the youngsters learned to cope and deal with. 

This book includes Autism (Kate's younger brother is autistic) as well as the struggles of the elderly.  (the neighbor is a hoarder)

Kate learns to trust God and to ask him for direction in many situations.  Sometimes only after making a few mistakes on her own. 

I loved the the additional 'A Little More' follow up at the end.
And the 'Secrets for your diary' questions. 

This was an easy read.  I would love to share these books with my grand children when they are a little older.
I think these would be excellent books to read together as a family. 

This series would be a great addition to a school library.

I highly recommend this series Horses and Friends by Miralee Ferrell 5 Blue Ribbons

Buy yours today at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Christian Book(dot)com 
(click on the bold for a direct link to purchase)

I received this book from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my honest review.

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Falling into Fall

Celebrating Fall . . .

   
Last September I got to take our grandson to a Pumpkin patch.  It was the first time a few years.
We had a great time.  He got a little 'put out' with photos.
So we took a break . . .

    
A boy can look at only sooooooooooooo many pumpkins . . .
                     
I am counting the days till the Pumpkin Patch opens!

Linking with the Fabulous Fall Linky party.

Messing with my mind

On my list....Starting a new blog.  I guess it really is time. 

Google is messing with my mind.  I guess my original blog is there but I am locked out. 

Here I am only able to post.  I can't get into settings to change anything because I am locked out. 

Just to let you  all know if your blog is associated with an an email address you don't use be aware.  They will close the email and lock you out.

If your not backed up on your phone so they can send you a text your toast.  As far as I can tell. 

If anyone knows any way around this I would love to know! 

My new/old blog home . . .

It has been way too long since I have been here.  Life got away.  I've been posting on my original blog until recently.  Somehow I have lost my password and google won't let met change it.
It reverts back to the original email address which I have never used. 

So here I am again.  I miss the old place.  I shared a lot there from my heart. 

But, maybe it's time for a change. 

Who knows.  We'll see what happens.  At least I can visit my friends and let you know I've visited and leave a comment now!

Round

Photo Inspiration prompt:  Round

Joining for Thursday Inspiration Click Here

 

Blue Monday

Someday I will have a . . .

It might look like this . . .

      
or something like this . . .

It might be sitting in a field . . .                     
And I will probably paint a quilt.  Or hang a quilt on it.  There might be snow on some days.

And it will be filled with these . . .




And there will be this sign . . .





I want a barn.  And even if it isn't Blue I'll be happy.  But wouldn't a Blue Barn be cool. 

Just ask Sally over at Smiling Sally.  She loves everything in Blue.  Click Here to join Sally at . . .

Blue Monday

All images via Google

How Do You Make Potato Soup?

So I am wondering?  Do you have a favorite Potato Soup Recipe?

Lunch at the Cottage today is a heapin' bowl of Potato Soup. 
It's a little rainy and cold today.  And Soup sounds perfect.

I don't really have a recipe.  And most of the time I just wing it. 
And so today I thought I would see if I could get a little help. 

My first stop is always Pioneer Woman.  Is she not amazing? 
Here's what her steaming bowl of yummy soup looks like . . .





And as always she has a cast of characters . . .



My little cast is a little different.  My method is a little different. 
But it turns out yummy just the same. 

So do you have a great recipe?  Wanna share it? 

Well if your like me and you don't have a real recipe click here to go Pioneer Woman's.  And well heck even if you do.  Just go on over there and visit.  You'll be smiling when you leave!

Linking with Melissa at

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So if you have a great Potato Soup recipe I'd love for you to share it with me!