Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'The First Four Years' tells the story of Laura and Almanzo's first years of marriage on their Dakota homestead. It shows the struggles of farming and the hardships they face together.
Books
Monthly update #0133 • May 2001
Monthly update 133 • May 2001 • 2001-05-01 - 2001-05-31
Monthly Updates
Pentecost
As I grow I see the point of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit came to help the church start.
Christianity
These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'These Happy Golden Years' tells the story of Laura teaching school and being courted by Almanzo Wilder. It shows the happy years before they get married and start their own life together.
Books
Ascension Day
As I grow I see the point of Ascension Day. Jesus returned to heaven after his work on earth.
Christianity
Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little Town on the Prairie' tells the story of Laura growing up in the town of De Smet. It shows her working to help pay for Mary's college and studying to become a teacher.
Books
Monthly update #0132 • April 2001
Monthly update 132 • April 2001 • 2001-04-01 - 2001-04-30
Monthly Updates
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'The Long Winter' tells the story of the Ingalls family surviving seven months of blizzards in Dakota Territory. It shows how the whole town nearly starves and how two brave boys save everyone.
Books
By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'By the Shores of Silver Lake' tells the story of the Ingalls family moving to Dakota Territory. It shows Laura taking on more responsibility as the family starts a new chapter on the wide open prairie.
Books
Happy Easter
As I grow I see the importance of Easter. Jesus paid the price for our wrongs. He defeated death when he rose.
Christianity
Good Friday
As I grow I see the point of Good Friday. Jesus paid the price for our wrongs on the cross.
Christianity
Asterix and the Actress by Albert Uderzo
It is the thirty-first book in the Asterix series. Asterix and Obelix share a birthday. Their mothers visit and try to find them wives.
Books
Monthly update #0131 • March 2001
Monthly update 131 • March 2001 • 2001-03-01 - 2001-03-31
Monthly Updates
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'On the Banks of Plum Creek' tells the story of the Ingalls family settling near a creek in Minnesota. It shows Laura going to school for the first time and facing grasshopper plagues.
Books
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House on the Prairie' tells the story of the Ingalls family leaving Wisconsin to start a new life on the Kansas prairie. It shows the excitement and danger of building a home in the wilderness.
Books
Monthly update #0130 • February 2001
Monthly update 130 • February 2001 • 2001-02-01 - 2001-02-28
Monthly Updates
Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Farmer Boy' tells the story of Almanzo Wilder growing up on a big farm in New York State. It shows the hard work, good food, and exciting adventures of a boy who loves horses.
Books
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House in the Big Woods' tells the story of a little girl named Laura who lives with her family in a log cabin deep in the Wisconsin woods. It shows their fun daily life, food, and adventures long ago.
Books
Monthly update #0129 • January 2001
Monthly update 129 • January 2001 • 2001-01-01 - 2001-01-31
Monthly Updates
Monthly update #0128 • December 2000
Monthly update 128 • December 2000 • 2000-12-01 - 2000-12-31
Monthly Updates
Reflecting on the year 2000
Reflection on the year 2000, checking progress of the goals, and some numbers.
Journal
Merry Christmas
Christmas teaches me about love. God gave his son as a baby. Jesus came to live among people.
Christianity
Monthly update #0127 • November 2000
Monthly update 127 • November 2000 • 2000-11-01 - 2000-11-30
Monthly Updates
The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
The Last Battle concludes Narnia as deception leads to its end, with King Tirian fighting a false Aslan.
Books
Monthly update #0126 • October 2000
Monthly update 126 • October 2000 • 2000-10-01 - 2000-10-31