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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Historical Village ~ Going Home

My sister and I took the children to a historical village in my hometown. I love those kinds of places. If there is one nearby, I am there.

I sat for some moments and thought about this little crocheted bear. I almost want to make one like it. It got to me...to see that bear. It was carried with the owner through his service to his country. A momento from home. It just bounced around in my heart, ya know?
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Could you imagine this as your supper?
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I really enjoy taking young, and I mean young, children to visit places like this. I know it is hard. I know you will be tired afterwards. I love sharing the past with them, too. They may not get it all the way, but a well-behaved child can benefit from these trips.
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I wish the pumps still looked like this.
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This is a 1920's street car. I would give anything to see my hometown when this was in use!
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What is neat to me about this place is that they have a little inside set of a real old timey street. The newspaper is cute.
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My big boys were impressed with the old printing presses.
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Older methods of transportation.
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I love our little "stepping stones".
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Remy of course found a friend.
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Remy and my sister's daughter Amy.
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The boys and I.
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My sister and her darlings. :)
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In the gift shop I found Kayley like this. She was very intrigued by this seashell poster. I need to remember how much she liked it for the future.
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The guided tour starts.
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Noey decides he is bored.
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Amy decides she is bored.
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They all three decide to "play" checkers.
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Noey decides to take the checkers and place them in the window. ;)
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Some of the cast playing.
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Remy finds some sort of eggs.
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Learning how to "sleep tight".
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Learning how to catch those pesky rats.
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Sugar, anyone?
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I have a photo of me years back on this porch. I will see if I can find it for you all.
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Noey is once again bored.
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See, little girls delighting in the beauty of a time past. :)
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Tabby and I learned why this place is considered haunted. ;) We both believe they should burn the blasted hair wreath! EWWWW! Yes, the hair belongs to past occupants of the home.
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Peaking through old keyholes.
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The old church was being used for a wedding this day. I so wanted to take the boys in. It was always the highlight to the end of the tour.
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Wanna see the thing I wanted to bring home? I so want to cook on one!!!
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It was a hot day, the littles were tired, and so this ended our day in the village. I asked the girls afterwards about what they thought and did they understand all of those things they saw belonged to someone a long time ago. They did. I would love to see into their minds to see what stuck there.
 

2 comments:

Phyllis said...

What an absolutely wonderful day. I would love to go there. So beautiful. If I am ever in Florida, I will check it out.

Kristen said...

I love places like this too! It looks like a wonderful place. It's good to "see" you again. I can't believe how much your boys have grown :)