Dear Sis,

Thanks for joining us today for an 1860s picnic at Spring Grove Cemetery! 

This photo and a few of the others were taken by my friend Mekaela. She has become a living history pro in just a handful of years. I feel lucky to be friends with someone so wonderful at turning everyday events into living history. 

We brought rice pudding and fresh berries. I found the recipe on The American Table.

You did such a wonderful job trimming your wool gown and retrimming your bonnet. You always look so lovely in period garb!!!

Grant was adorable in William’s old hand-me-downs.

Evelyn looked precious in here new sheer gown!

William looks so grown up now that he has been breeched! It was my first attempt at anything beyond boys frocks, but I think it turned out perfect!

I still need to put some flowers inside my bonnet so the netting doesn’t make me feel so elderly! Charlotte was darling in Evelyn’s old hand-me-downs.

I look forward to more events with you and the kids! Thanks for a wonderful day!!!

Love,

b