Old World Wisconsin

This has been a ... rapid week. I returned from the Reunion last Saturday, went to church on Sunday, watched my parents drive out on Monday after which I did the first coat of texture to my bedroom wall mural, succumbed to allergies on Tuesday for most of the day, left for an anniversary overnight at Lazy Cloud Inn on Wednesday, returned late on Thursday to collect the children from the in-laws, had a few family friends for a cookout on Friday, and followed David's sudden desire to have a family day today.

We went to Old World Wisconsin, and bought a membership, so I can take Mom and Dad when they furlough in a couple months. In an added bonus, I saw my cousins there! Only two weeks ago I didn't know S. but thankfully we met at the reunion, so when she saw me, it was mutual recognition. It was a special addition to the day, making it brighter and more memorable ... another jewel of praise on the necklace I'm making for God. (I like S. She brightens a room when she walks in. Hopefully I'll get to know her better despite my abysmal relationship maintenance skills.)

Perhaps the old times didn't seem quite so ... rustic as most WI citizens must find it, considering my upbringing contained living in conditions quite similar to those portrayed. Though, I'll admit, we did manage some conveniences like a stove and fridge and I wasn't expected to work in the fields or learn to darn.

I enjoyed the demonstrations and wished there had been more. Pixie loved the cows, pigs, and sheep. She also roared at the chickens... *sigh* We saw large horses, and she managed to pat one on the nose. Princess and Munchkin enjoyed the blacksmith and shaping a wooden peg used to join beams in one of the house styles. David enjoyed the different architecture of the buildings.

There was more, of course, but this will have to do for now. It was a good day, but I think I'm ready for us to stay at home for a while.