We took a fieldtrip to This is the Place with our homeschool group on May 4. It was not a very spring-like day as far as weather goes but we bundled up and still had fun. After eating lunch we split up into groups. Emma went with the other group so we didn't see her again until the end.
In our group, we first went and did some chores. Sawyer proved to be a hard-worker--milking, beating the rug, and ironing. I guess I need to assign him some more chores at home.
Nathan proved that he is pretty handy with a plough. I guess it is time to finally put a garden in the back (ha!).
We also learned about making clothes from wool, petted a few goats and went to school in a one-room schoolhouse.
Finally we stopped off at the barber shop for a shave, some dental work and a little leeching. That barber sure was a jack of all trades.
I'm not sure that either my kids or myself truly understand what life would have been like as a pioneer, but I am thankful that we at least try and celebrate our heritage.
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We were planning to go here when we were up there in March, but after it SNOWED, we decided not to. Maybe next time...
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