Hours after Lena's arrival into the world, my oldest girl got to spend a day back in prairie time. And being the fantastic dad that he is, Dan left me and our new babe to go and spend a couple of hours with Rylen and her classmates...with explicit instructions to snap a few pictures for mama!
Her grandma packed her an honest to goodness lunch from the 1800's (thanks, mom!), complete with a leather satchel that Rylen made herself.
(You may have seen the first part of her dress here, but I finished the pinafore and you can get a small glimpse of it above even though she is sitting down.)
The children spent the morning at an authentic pioneer cabin....
...and then after lunch headed back to school for a prairie sing and dance a-long, a corn husk doll craft and some good, old-fashioned butter making.
So glad my girl could have this day to experience and learn, and to live out her inner prairie girl. Don't we all sometimes wish we could?!
Love her dress - so adorable! I am so fascinated by prairie and frontier life. I need to learn to sew so I can make dresses and aprons like those!
I'm having a giveaway!
Posted by: Jenny | Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Oh absolutely but I agree with Tracey - running water would be a plus! The pinafore came out so nice and her leather bag is impressive. Glad she had a fun day.
Posted by: Ellen | Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 05:40 PM
Yes, except I want want running water in my cabin!
It looks like Prairie Day was a lot of fun.
xx
Posted by: Tracey | Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 08:44 AM