We received Alice Powner's book, "Bonds of Love and Laughter" by Alice Reeve Scriber. We're going to take it to work with us and I will read it to Rian as he drives. We're so excited. There are many pictures and very interesting copied documents as we quickly thumb through this book, just recieved it today.
A short note just to describe some interest and theme in which she has captured the Reeves Family, and I quote, "It's 1900, long past the (great migration), when Charlie and Rosella Reeve decided to homestead in Washington state with their five children. Sadly bidding farewell to their Minnesota family, all of the Reeve's travel in a single wagon, following the route of the Northern Pacific railroad across No. Dakota, Montana, and Idaho.
"Alone on the trail, this loving adventurous family must create a day-to-day life for themselves in unfamiliar territory: cooking meals, washing clothes, battling hardships, all the while trying to figure out what was around the next bend. Charlie and Rosella weren't famous or special, just ordinary Americans persuing something better for their children." Unquote. This book can be purchased through Amazon.com, just type in "Alice Reeve Scriber."
This is just a taste for those of you who may be interested in purchasing Alice's book. For us this is just another beautiful event in this gathering of The St Clair Family Reunion.
Also, we're thinking of a theme for the gathering, and in doing so, we have discovered the original St Clair family crest, being a rooster sitting upon a tether of rope, encircled by a belt (which we will research what these items represented to the family) with the logo of "Commit Thy Work To God", this dating back to 1180 AD. A lot more history here folks! We are also in search of the original Reeve's family crest. We have decided to make up a flag much like the Knights of Templar would have had that represented their family. These will be our efforts and we are not asking for any help in this area. We also will do the same for Pansy's side for the family crest.
We hope this sets on everyone in the "family correct" way. Rian says, we need more personal history and stories from everyone on Grandma's side, so come on guys and gals, bring it on!!!
Love to all,
Rian and Gina
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Hey, good stuff! I just looked it up at Amazon and only found one used one for $24.95 & shipping and handling. I then Googled it and found a new copy at the address included below for only $18 including shipping. I already ordered my copy and it looks great, can't wait to read it.
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