Pioneer Day!

One of my unabashed annual anticipations is Pioneer Day in Jordan Station. I'm not sure why I get such a kick out of the reenactment of life "back in the day", but I suspect it has to do with my long time desire to churn butter and dip candles. In short, BE Laura Ingalls, braids and all. So this is the closest I'll get, and it happens once a year. These two handsome gentlemen, future teacher, future student, are getting a taste of the 1900s classroom. Fantastic.

Outside the old schoohouse.

Jesse wasn't totally on side with making applesauce out of doors.

Jesse and the nephews picking out some gourds to decorate my house.

 Total Harskamp ?  :)

Done with his fries-- and moving on to the next supplier.

Photo Op.

I thought there was room on that hay bale for the clan. At 7 months pregnant, it was ambitious.

The old barn.

Jesse's first proposal. By his cousin. I'm sure this is in keeping with the Pioneer Day spirit.

After Pioneer day, James and I got to work preparing our Thanksgiving Day feast for the Hamilton friends. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, gravy, some beans, fresh bread and apple crisp. Fall has been embraced :) And then Jesse and I went foraging in the ditch to make some centerpieces. I didn't realize this gesture would also usher in a million bugs to join the feast. Ew.

Uncle Brian and Jesse, getting to know each other on a deeper level.

The group, and our home.

So far, a fantastic start to fall. Can't wait for the photo ops that October has to offer. Cheers, and happy early Thanksgiving!