Trucksess Family Blog

Deanna introduces the fall kickoff

2011-09-07T14:45:00.001-07:00

Bubba Jenkins Wrestling Clinic DVD

2011-08-09T06:25:00.000-07:00

On August 6th, Spirit Lake High School coach Rick Vanderwoude brought national champion, Bubba Jenkins, to the Spirit Lake High School wrestling room. It was a great teaching time.

I was able to video tape his instruction and it is compiled to a DVD. I am requesting $5 to cover donation costs. Email me if you are interested.

Day 4-5-6-7-8 summer Vacation

2011-08-03T08:38:00.001-07:00

Couldn't post because we were out of cell service.

The Ernsts, friends from youth ministry days in St. Joseph,MI

More friends from youth ministry days, the Walstens

Still more youth ministry friends, the Breunlings

Hang'in with the Gezequels in their woods cabin

Enjoying an afternoon on the boat.

It was a beautiful day!

A morning fishing on Lake Michigan

The Ludington light house during our fishing morning

Daniel stepped on a nail. Ouch!

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Day 3 Summer Vacation

2011-07-27T21:03:00.001-07:00

Hanging out with Lizards at the pet store

Dinner at Big Boys

One nasty car!

Dinner with old friends from my youth ministry days.

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Day 2 of Summer Vacation

2011-07-27T07:21:00.001-07:00

Lunch at the Mongolian BBQ in Wheaton, IL

David meeting Jim Guenwald, Wheat College Wrestling Coach

Lots of Chicago traffic

Watertower place in downtown Chicago

Deanna at American Girl store

Boys at the Apple Store. Dad was tempted with the new MacBook Air but he didn't buy anything.

Went to sleep in St. Joseph, MI

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Day 1 of Summer Vacation- We are off!

2011-07-25T07:03:00.001-07:00

It is too early for the kids! - 7:00 am

Packed and Happy to go!

Never know what you find at the rest stop!

Putting our feet in the Mississippi!

New York style pizza for dinner in Chicago - Lots of calories... but it tastes good!

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Checking out Hope Church in Spencer

2011-07-24T10:03:00.001-07:00

Checked out Hope Church in Spencer for their casual service around tables. Enjoyed the worship music. They had an interesting prayer time where people put their prayer requests on cards, then the pastor prayed through them. A little different, but good.

Noticed they also have lunch together as a congregation after every worship service. A lot of work but a good time of fellowship.

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Location:Grand Ave,Spencer,United States

Driving back from Philly

2011-05-27T09:37:00.001-07:00

As a native of Chicago, mom is our fearless driver through city traffic.

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July will be different!

2011-05-21T08:26:00.001-07:00

This is the only time we will see and live this event

THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE WILL SEE AND LIVE THIS EVENT

Calendar for July 2011

This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens
once every 823 years.

Kinda interesting - read on!!!

This year we're going to experience four unusual dates.

1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 and that's not all...

Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born - now add
the age you will be this year,

The results will be 111 for everyone in whole world.

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Donuts with Dad

2011-05-20T06:05:00.001-07:00

Enjoyed breakfast with Deanna at school!

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Max Growth IV Plan

2011-05-06T13:39:00.000-07:00

Just put together new workout plan for the next 8 weeks. It is a modified version of the original Max Growth Plan with a concentration on Abs in the beginning and Biceps at the end. Hope others find it helpful!

Max Growth IV - Full Plan - PDF

Daniel almost injures opponent

2011-03-05T06:49:00.001-08:00

Daniel threw his opponent, Reilly, in a headlock. The entire gym could hear Reilly's head hitting the floor through the mat.

Daniel felt awful since Reilly is a good friend.

Everyone suspected the worst and the ambulance was called. Thankfully, after examination in the hospital, Reilly will be fine. Our prayer for him was answered!

Thanks for being a great friend, tough opponent and good sport.

We love you Reilly!

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Max Growth III Program

2011-01-01T12:13:00.001-08:00

With the new year, I am beginning a new workout plan. This program is a modified program based on Max Growth II by Isatori. Instead of working arms every day, the workouts finish with arms on one day and abs/back on the alternate day. I hope you find it helpful.

Max Growth III Program

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Thanks for the deer!

2010-12-16T06:10:00.001-08:00

Thanks Perry for the deer! Thanks Harry and Bob for the processing! You guys are amazing.

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Morph Mega Drive Workout Program

2010-11-27T14:02:00.000-08:00

Friends asked me about my current workout program. This program is from Isatori. It is not the toughest program but is balanced. It is giving my body time to recover from lifting heavier weights.

Morph Mega Drive Workout Program

Trucksess Family Thanksgiving

2010-11-26T13:50:00.001-08:00

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Church Roof and Basement Underway

2010-09-08T07:03:00.001-07:00

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Student Center Gutted in Record Time

2010-09-01T17:54:00.001-07:00

The call went out to gut the student ministry center in preparation for the drainage installation. Over 20 showed up and in 1 hour and 15 minutes gutted the entire room. This includes carpet, toilets, pipes and everything else you can think of. Way to go men of Faith!

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David graduates from Spirit of America boating program

2010-08-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

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1918 Model T

2010-07-25T04:59:00.001-07:00

The kids had a chance to ride in a 1918 model T for the Milford parade. A special thanks you to the Olesons!

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Trucksess Family Summer Vacation - 2010

2010-06-29T18:01:00.000-07:00

We left Iowa on a Monday and made our first stop in St. Joseph, MI where I served as a youth pastor for 6 years. After visiting some friends, the kids had a chance to ride the Merry-Go-Round....

and play in the local fountain!

The kids needed a break after the driving so they unwound in the pool.

The next day we made it to Mom and Dad Trucksess.

While there we too an overnight trip to the New Jersey Shore.

We had a chance to go charter fishing. We caught flounder but none big enough to keep.

Daniel and Cindy caught a sand shark!

The pizza on the New Jersey Shore Boardwalk is amazing. They are huge 26 inch pies!
As for toppings, if you can think of it, they put it on the pizzza

We didn't see many health food nuts, especially at the shop that served these!

Grammy and GrandBob were thankful to be with their grandchildren! See any resemblance?

After a week and a half, it was time to leave for home. Say so long to the parents for a 3 day drive to Iowa

David Catches Muskie!

2010-06-12T09:13:00.000-07:00

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David's Ten Pound Carp!

2010-06-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

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Deanna's Soccer team undefeates

2010-05-29T09:35:00.000-07:00

Deanna's soccer team, coached by Paul Weeks, completed their undefeated YMCA soccer season. Congratulations Deanna!

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Secret to Success

2010-05-16T12:28:00.000-07:00

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Daniel catches Garr

2010-05-03T19:43:00.001-07:00

Good job Daniel!

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Swenson wedding - Party in North Dakota

2010-05-02T19:07:00.001-07:00

Cindy, David and Deanna at the wedding reception.

Trucksess family after the ceremony.

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Scheels had a ferris wheel! Fargo North Dakota is the happen'in place with plenty of stores.

After 6 stores and 1 and 1/2 hours on the internet so he could examine ALL the options, David finally bought a pair of shoes.

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Levitating Balloons

2010-04-25T20:02:00.000-07:00

The kids discovered how to float balloons.

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Daniel caught sleeping with the cat

2010-04-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

The cat must think he is warm and cuddly!

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Houston and Oscar Explore the Center of the Earth

2010-03-18T20:14:00.000-07:00

Daniel made a project for Mr. Butler's science class using ferrets to explore the center of the earth.

Daniel's Birthday cake

2010-02-22T18:29:00.000-08:00

Daniel celebrates his 12th birthday. Being health conscious, he had a cupcake with 12 candles.

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New Orleans Mission Trip Summary

2010-01-30T12:04:00.000-08:00

After a great mission trip to New Orleans, here is the video summary we played in the church the week after we returned.

New Orleans - Day 6

2010-01-30T06:22:00.001-08:00

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New Orleans - Day 4+5

2010-01-29T13:19:00.001-08:00

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New Orleans - Day 3

2010-01-29T13:14:00.001-08:00

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New Orleans - Day 2

2010-01-24T20:32:00.001-08:00

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Location:Terpsichore St,New Orleans,United States

New Orleans - Day 1 Video Summary

2010-01-23T19:46:00.001-08:00

We left in an ice storm but drove into rain. By 8:00 we ended up in Sikeston, Missouri at Lamberts for dinner.

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Location:E Kathleen St,Sikeston,United States

We left in the storm

2010-01-23T04:17:00.000-08:00

We left in the storm. The roads are about as slick as they come. Pray for us!

Made it for lunch

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Professor Kitty

2010-01-07T20:41:00.000-08:00

You know it is a long winter when your cat gets glasses.

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Location:State Highway 276,Spirit Lake,United States

Sleigh ride at the Hagbergs

2009-12-20T16:00:00.000-08:00

The Trucksess family enjoyed a winter sleigh ride!

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Thanksgiving Target Shoot

2009-11-26T14:57:00.000-08:00

My boys, like most, are interested in guns and shooting. When I asked them what they wanted for some special father son time on Thanksgiving day, they wanted to shoot things to pieces. We blew away a butter-nut squash and an ice-tea can.

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How to get your cat dizzy

2009-11-06T04:46:00.000-08:00

What happens when you spin your cat in circles and chase her? That is the question we wanted to answer. Check out the results.

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What should we do for Halloween?

2009-10-31T15:46:00.000-07:00

What should we do for Halloween? The holiday has a dark background and our family doesn't celebrate it. How can we redeem it for Christ?

Our family chose to give out candy with a story. Attached is the flyer we used.

Hope it is a help for you next year!

Halloween Bag Insert

Deanna Tries Out Football

2009-10-24T10:32:00.000-07:00

Faith Transforms The Hope We Have For Our Children's Future

2009-10-15T14:58:00.000-07:00

In our study of Hebrews 11:13-22, we discovered the transforming power of faith. One of the ways faith transforms us is the desires we have for our children's future. More than an earthly comfort, we hope our children come to desire Christ and their inheritance in heaven beyond anything this world can offer them.

As part of the small group discussion questions, small groups were ask to develop strategies for helping children learn to love Christ more than this world.

If you are a member of a small group or if you are just interested in seeing the results, click on the comments section below.

Which Brother Packs a Real Punch?

2009-10-01T14:53:00.000-07:00

David and Daniel stepped up to the punching bag machine for a little friendly brotherly competition. Which one do you think won?

Daniel Went First

David Went Second

Family Boating

2009-09-08T07:42:00.000-07:00

David is having a great time driving the boat!

Follow the Trucksess Family BEYOND the Badlands - Day 3, 4, 5

2009-08-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

David, Daniel and Deanna discovered the joy of eating sunflower seeds (with the shell on). At least it made the time pass during the trip.

We passed through some wild looking mountains

Amazing for August weather!

Very different from Iowa!

Time for a family photo and stretching our legs

I think I saw a mountain goat!

Don’t run out of gas in the desert.

Fields and mountains

Welcome to Yellowstone

Old Faithful in action

Watch your step! This water is too hot for a bath.

The kids with Grandbob

Cindy and the kids in Yellowstone

Moving south to the Tetons!

We found a Grizzly eating some kind of large animal. This was definitely a shot with the zoom lens.

Welcome to Jackson Wyoming. Do you get the idea they have lots of elk and deer?

David checking out the great Snake River.

Kurt and Cindy in front of Grand Teton in Wyoming.

Follow the Trucksess Family to the Badlands - Day 2

2009-08-14T20:38:00.000-07:00

My mom still thinks the Jackalope is a real animal!

My father met another woman! Fortunately, she didn’t want to join us for the rest of the trip.

Thankfully she is a DISTANT relative. I hope it goes all the way back to Noah!

David was thrilled with Mt. Rushmore!

Go IOWA!!!!

Mongolian Grill for dinner!

This guy was REALLY hungry. Have you ever seen so much food in a bowl?

The Trucksess ladies were more modest in their portion size.

The grill masters at work. If you haven’t tried Mongolian, we recommend it.

Follow the Trucksess Family to the Badlands - Day 1

2009-08-13T20:05:00.000-07:00

Here is where we ate dinner. This is Murdoc, SD’s version of a top notch restaurant.

Cindy enjoyed her shake. It was made with REAL ice cream.

David stuffed everything in his mouth!

The Ultimate Backyard BBQ

2009-08-10T17:56:00.000-07:00

Rather than inviting over a neighbor, they invited over the ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD! What a great time!