Keegan Quote

Keegan, "How is that spider thing pronounced?"

Me, "A swastika?"

Keegan, "Yes. That's it."

Keegan Quote

Keegan, "Kind of like during the Middle Ages... not Smurfs, but it sounds kind of like Smurfs..."
Caitlyn, "Serfs?"
Keegan, "Yes! That's it! Serfs."

Kelsey Quote

Bill, "Where did he [Paul Revere] ride on his ride?"

Kelsey, "On a horse!"

Caitlyn Quote

Caitlyn was giving an oral review of U.S. History.  After the Revolutionary War, she summed up the situation by saying, "Basically what was left was an independent mess."
:) Love it.

Kelsey Quote

Caitlyn was reviewing her world history with me and made several references to "Lenin." When she was finished, Kelsey, who had listened to the entire conversation said, "His last name should be closet.  That way he would be linen closet!"

HahaHA

School Days

Not long ago, Caitlyn, Keegan, and Kelsey had the chance to spend the day in a one room schoolhouse, experiencing a school day from the 1890's.  Caitlyn actually went to be a helper, but got to participate, too. 

 The girls sat on one side of the classroom, the boys on the other in old fashioned desks. They children raised their hands and stood to speak to "Schoolmarm Miller,"     

 They wrote on slates, used quill pens, played with hoops and sticks, and followed an actual day's schedule from the superintendent's journal from this school in the 1800's. 

 At the end of the day, they all lined up for a spelling bee.

It's awfully neat.  The schoolhouse was a genuine one-room schoolhouse for many years. After being abandoned, it was moved and preserved specifically for this purpose. The girls have gotten to go a couple of times and I think it is an awesome way to learn history!  Who wouldn't want to play Laura Ingalls for the day????

But Where Was Caitlyn?

So why wasn't Caitlyn at the wedding rehearsal?  Well, she was instead in the 1800's.  At a Civil War ball, having a ball (haha) with a reenactment group.  And looking lovely, I might add.

The outfit includes bloomers, hoop skirt, corset, dress, and gloves. It takes a while to get ready!

A group of lovely ladies

 I was especially grateful for friends' pictures since I couldn't be there.

They even made the local newspaper. I was so glad Caitlyn had curls when the picture was taken. Yes, really, haha.  Her hair is fine and straight, and the gym was hot, so that's quite an accomplishment!