Hi Sis,

Yesterday, the kids and I went to the Streetsboro Bicentennial. Kate told us about the event, last week while we where at Hale Farm. It was a smaller event, with a artillery group, and a small camp set up for some soldiers. There were actually about an equal number of people dressed in blue and gray.  Here is the Union soldiers set up.

And, I am excited to say that Grant didn’t cry, during any Boom Booms! He held my hands over his ears instead, and watched. So, maybe we are past the scary boom booms!

There were not many ladies. There were a few in the artillery group, and two that had a very nice wash station and quilting set up!

My children were the only children in period garb, but they still had lots of fun! They shared their toys with visiting children. I think I may have found my impression… period toys! I love seeing the kids light up as they see their first buzz saw, or play graces to graces. I need to add more toys to the kids collection, so more kids can play! As I go to more events, I have more things I want to add lol. Like a more period water solution, vs. hiding water bottles in my bag.

When we arrived, I made the kids graces to graces set. I totally, cheated! I took an embroidery hoop and wrapped it with some silk yarn, that I had left over from trimming your coat. Then, I cut dowel rods in half, to use for the catching sticks. My makeshift game idea worked, and the kids played with it more then any of the other toys… outside of, unfortunately, the flute. lol

Me with that bag, that I am always carrying. I made this bag randomly this year, and now I carry it around everywhere! We should make one for you, it is the perfect size!  I need to make a few drawstring bags to put inside of it, to hide away food, diapers, and other things. Having bags within a bag, is actually super practical for organization too!

I also, got to wear my Indian Sheer, that I refitted earlier this week! While playing graces to graces, I stepped on hem, and ripped the skirt right out of the waistband. I was happy, I brought my sewing kit, and I quickly put it back on. One of the fellows asked if I could darn his sock, so I want to look into darning! I remember looking into it before, and thinking… Should I  just replace a heal, or re knit the toe instead. lol. But, it would be fun to give it a try.

The event was very nice. I got to meet more fellow living historians of course, talk about sewing, period games, and the event outside of the living history was awesome too! The kids and I had our very first dip and dots! We drank some very crunchy lemonade, and enjoyed the petting zoo and play ground. The event was two days long, but we only went on Saturday, and left right before the ran started! It has pretty much poured ever since, so we didn’t go back today. I think fall is making an early arrival, I’m already starting to see the leaves change color on some of our trees. I’m not ready for summer to go yet, snowbelt live sure makes me appreciate the warmer months even more. 

Love,

Jamie