We had been looking forward to this day for a long time! We had come up with the idea to go way back in the spring, and here it was June already! Our party had grown by 4 families, we had 9 adults (2 dads) and 16 children (under 6 years old) and one baby in the oven! I was busy ironing the girls outfits the night before and couldn't help but think of Ma from LHOTP and how would have done the same for her girls if they were going somewhere special! I had never been to the London Pioneer Village and since I had invited everyone I was really hoping it would be nice! It turned out to be just right for the age of children we had as it wasn't too big or too small. There were a few school groups that we had to work around and we did get a sprinkling of rain but in all I think everyone had a great time!
The above is the first house we went into and it was the most like LHOTP so for my girls I think it was the most exciting. It was one room with a little loft, us mothers couldn't help but think how easy it would be to keep such a small house clean! But then the thought of laundry, cooking, and other farm chores made us thankful for the homes we have with washing machines, dishwashers and a grocery store close by!
I was trying to get a picture of just my girls but my nephew Noah had to join in too! He is the closet thing to a brother that my girls have!
Here is a picture of me with my girls! I was planning on taking Cassia (as she had a cute pioneer outfit too) but when we got up that morning she had a fever and looked sick. My mom babysat her for me a few other families didn't take their babies either. I ended up being very thankful that I didn't take Cassia as I was busy helping my neighbor keep track of her boys who run in three different directions!
Here are most of the kids in the school house. It was pretty easy to stay together and the kids seem to like to be free to run from building to building.
I think this is Gideon checking out the duck. The kids really enjoyed the few animals.
Victoria was pretty excited to be wearing her pioneer outfit. She is such a joy to our family definitely a 1st born. I am sure we are going to enjoy many more years watching this little girl grow into a woman!
Here we are checking out some more animals! Looking at these pictures reminds me of just how many little ones we had! I think I can safely say all the mothers were tired and ready to go home, but the kids could have run a few more laps of the village!
Little Caleb was more then happy to enjoy watching the tractor (of course if I had a son I would probably know the right name for this tractor) and was sorry to leave it. It is such a blessing to have neighbors with 4 boys, we really get a taste of what boys are all about. Caleb is such a sweet quiet little boy and the other day when he was over I saw him reach into our play car seat and pretend to pick up a baby and then he gentle was talking to the imaginary baby. It was the cutest sight ever and I wish I had had my camera to capture it!
Taking a break for a sucker and game of checkers. The day before we came I had told the girls if they cleaned their bedroom up quickly they could have their own money to buy a candy the next day at the village. So they did earn this piece of candy!
Oh the innocence of children! Erin and I are happy to see our children playing and enjoying each others friendship as we have for many years!
The last stop.......The Printing Press. Note to self: many children under 6...........stay out of printing press shop! Caleb got ink all of his hand, we didn't care for the printers 'jokes', and for some reason little boys don't understand the staying behind the counter! I guess that is what memories are made of!! :-)
The above is the first house we went into and it was the most like LHOTP so for my girls I think it was the most exciting. It was one room with a little loft, us mothers couldn't help but think how easy it would be to keep such a small house clean! But then the thought of laundry, cooking, and other farm chores made us thankful for the homes we have with washing machines, dishwashers and a grocery store close by!
I was trying to get a picture of just my girls but my nephew Noah had to join in too! He is the closet thing to a brother that my girls have!
Here is a picture of me with my girls! I was planning on taking Cassia (as she had a cute pioneer outfit too) but when we got up that morning she had a fever and looked sick. My mom babysat her for me a few other families didn't take their babies either. I ended up being very thankful that I didn't take Cassia as I was busy helping my neighbor keep track of her boys who run in three different directions!
Here are most of the kids in the school house. It was pretty easy to stay together and the kids seem to like to be free to run from building to building.
I think this is Gideon checking out the duck. The kids really enjoyed the few animals.
Victoria was pretty excited to be wearing her pioneer outfit. She is such a joy to our family definitely a 1st born. I am sure we are going to enjoy many more years watching this little girl grow into a woman!
Here we are checking out some more animals! Looking at these pictures reminds me of just how many little ones we had! I think I can safely say all the mothers were tired and ready to go home, but the kids could have run a few more laps of the village!
Little Caleb was more then happy to enjoy watching the tractor (of course if I had a son I would probably know the right name for this tractor) and was sorry to leave it. It is such a blessing to have neighbors with 4 boys, we really get a taste of what boys are all about. Caleb is such a sweet quiet little boy and the other day when he was over I saw him reach into our play car seat and pretend to pick up a baby and then he gentle was talking to the imaginary baby. It was the cutest sight ever and I wish I had had my camera to capture it!
Taking a break for a sucker and game of checkers. The day before we came I had told the girls if they cleaned their bedroom up quickly they could have their own money to buy a candy the next day at the village. So they did earn this piece of candy!
Oh the innocence of children! Erin and I are happy to see our children playing and enjoying each others friendship as we have for many years!
The last stop.......The Printing Press. Note to self: many children under 6...........stay out of printing press shop! Caleb got ink all of his hand, we didn't care for the printers 'jokes', and for some reason little boys don't understand the staying behind the counter! I guess that is what memories are made of!! :-)
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