America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking
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Christmas
SHOPPING IN PELLA, IOWA
America's DUTCH Treasure
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| Vermeer Windmill. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
Thank you for visiting my blog today.
It's a cold day here in the heart of America.
I'm nice and warm sitting at the computer...
going through my photos of our getaway to Iowa.
We usually take Christmas photos at home,
but this year we had our first
"Destination Photo Shoot" - in Iowa of all places!
The American Gothic House was a
fantastic place for a photo shoot!
Check out my previous blogs for
more information about the American Gothic House.
Type in "American Gothic House " in the
SEARCH BOX at the TOP right of my blog.
We are still laughing at ourselves!
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| Faith and Marcia. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Daughter Sarah and Pearl MIng Zhu (Peek-A-Poo) and Daughter Faith and Tilly (Shi-Poo). Copyright 2015 Marcia Norwood |
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| Mother & Daughters: Sarah, Marcia Faith. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| American Gothic Painting by Grant Wood is the second most parodied painting in the world...after the Mona Lisa. |
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| Faith and Marcia. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| America's STORYTELLER. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Sarah & Faith. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| How about those tennis shoes with the costumes? Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
Christmas 2014 Photo Collage
We drove 45 minutes north from
the American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa,
to shop and take more photos in Pella, Iowa.
We travel to Pella each spring to attend
the Tulip Time Festival.
This was our first trip to Pella in cold weather.
It was beautiful in an entirely different way.
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Della Robbia
Decorating With Fruit
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
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| Faith on the streets of Pella, Iowa. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
The canal is drained during the winter months.
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Canal and Drawbridge
The Royal Amsterdam Hotel
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One of our favorite stores is
The Sanctuary.
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| Faith walks in The Sanctuary. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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The Sanctuary
Coffee House
Christian Books & Gifts
719 Franklin Street, Pella, Iowa 50219
Order items from
The Sanctuary
by phone.
Phone: 641-628-4911
Check out their facebook page.
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sanctuary-Coffee-House-Christian-Books-and-Gifts/194499800723671
SanctuaryBookstore.com
thesanctuary@iowatelecom.net
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HOT NEW FASHION JEWELRY!
GINGERSnaps
The FRIENDLY staff at The Sanctuary
introduced my daughters, Sarah and Faith, and me to GINGERSnaps.
Why didn't I think of this?
These interchangeable fashion snaps go on
bracelets, rings, purses, pendants,
and scarf pendants.
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Each GingerSnap is under $7.
They are also available for purchase at Amazon.com.
I discovered similar snap-jewelry buttons,
bracelets, pendants, and snap parts
at PandaHall.com, and ordered them.
I'll let you know when they arrive from China
about the comparison.
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
http://www.pandahall.com/snap-buttons/526-1.html
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I had to have a penny ring!
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Sarah chose a leather bag.
First, you buy the ring, or bag, or pendant, or bracelet,
and then your purchased the snap button.
First, you buy the ring, or bag, or pendant, or bracelet,
and then your purchased the snap button.
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Great Pillowcase with scripture!
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| PSALM 4:8 Pillowcase! Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Faith and Sarah at Chinese buffet in Pella. |
Lake Red Rock
Iowa's Largest Lake
One of Pella's TOP 10 MUST SEE Attractions
Iowa's Largest Lake
One of Pella's TOP 10 MUST SEE Attractions
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We always visit Lake Red Rock
when we are in Pella.
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| 2005 Lake Red Rock: Sarah, Megan and Faith. Copyright 2005 Marcia Norwood |
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| 2012: Sarah, Megan and Faith. Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood |
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| 2011: Sarah, Faith and Megan. Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood |
The Lost Towns Under Red Rock Lake
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
http://co.marion.ia.us/maps/historical/LostTownsOfLakeRedRock_Brochure.pdf
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| CLICK on image to ENLARGE. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
Are you planning to camp at Lake Red Rock?
Try Howell Station, just north of the dam.
Howell Station Recreation Area
- 1081 198th Place, Pella
- Lake Red Rock
- 641.828.7522
- 641.628.8690
- Reservations: 877.444.6777
- Website
- Reservation Website
- Howell Station Campground Map
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
http://www.redrockarea.com/where-to-stay/camping/1-howell-station-recreation-area/
After you turn EAST off T-15,
follow the directions for one more turn.
You will drive past the Amsterdam School
on your way to Howell Station.
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There are nice walking trails along the Des Moines River
at the Howell Station.
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CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
http://www.redrockarea.com/where-to-stay/camping/1-howell-station-recreation-area/
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| Faith, Tilly, Sarah and Pearl. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Faith & Tilly and Sarah & Pearl at the Des Moines River. Copyright 20145 Marcia Norwood |
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| Sarah with Pearl and Tilly. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Daughter Sarah. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Sarah. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Sarah with Pearl and Tilly. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Faith. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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| Faith. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
RED ROCK DAM
Des Moines River
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What a wonderful gift
my daughters, Faith and Sarah, gave to me
by going on our
Destination Christmas Photo Shoot.
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My chosen children from China are growing up.
I missed the first six years with Sarah,
and the first eight years with Faith,
when they lived at orphanages in China.
Every day with them is precious.
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Spending time with my girls
is the BEST Christmas gift I could ask for...
except to wish that my grandchildren
(Joshua, Emily, Caleb and Megan)
could have been with us.
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European Influence
Pella's Magnificent Dutch Architecture
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Pella's founder, Dominie Scholte, built the original church in 1855.
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Watch for more photos and information
about Pella's specialty stores
about Pella's specialty stores
in upcoming blogs!
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JAARSMA BAKERY
727 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 631-628-2940
Check out their facebook page.
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
https://www.facebook.com/JaarsmaBakery
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| Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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The Work of Our Hands
International Crafts
627 Franklin Street, Pella, IA 50210
Phone: 641-628-8687
www.workofourhands.org
workofourhands@iowatelecom.com
Cheryl Newendorp, Business Manager
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| Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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ULRICH'S MEAT MARKET
715 Franklin Street, Pella, Iowa
Phone: 641-628-2771
Check out their facebook page.
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
https://www.facebook.com/pellabologna
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| Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood |
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Pella's Hallmark Store
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Pella is a great place to shop,
and a great place for a Christmas photo shoot...
even without the thousands of gorgeous spring tulips
they are famous for.
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Spring in Pella
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Thanks for stopping by!
Come back often, and invite a friend!
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| Granddaughter Megan, Marcia, Daughters Sarah and Faith. Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood |
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| Granddaughter Megan, Marcia, Daughters Sarah and Faith. Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood |
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