Old Economy Village

 Today we went on a field trip with other homeschoolers to "Old Economy Village".  The Harmony Society was started at the first of the 19th century by a fellow named George Rapp.  Much of the village is still intact today even though no "Harmonists" are left.  They have left behind a legacy of how productive/non-productive a communial society can be. 

Our tour guide was very informative.

 

Abbie got carried around alot.

She stays happy if she has hair! :)

"Nowhere to go, Nothin' to do,  I'm (We're) just a happy roving cowboy ..."

and now, ... the gorgeous flowers!

Preparations for an Old Fashioned Sunday

For quite a few years our family has participated in Warren Baptist Temple's Old Fashioned Sunday. 

As you can see from his facial expression Levi was having trouble getting his suspenders to work!

Hooking up the trailer

                                  

Setup

Studio Time

We don't know about you...

...but we are enjoying the weather!

The boys have been mowing, mowing, and mowing.

The breeze is perfect for clothes drying!

All these pretty flowers, green grass, and everything else that comes with Spring is a blessing!

On the Farm...

the rhubarb is just right

 

(smiles)

 lone fisherman

 strawberries

Mum on the Farmall Cub

one light on ... one light off

You are why I find pleasure

 In the simple things in life

 

You're the music in the meadows and the streams

  

 The voices of the children, my family, and home

You're the source and finish of my highest dreams

                                                                                

Jesus, You're the center of my joy

All that's good and perfect comes from You

You're the heart of my contentment

  Hope for all I do

   Jesus, You're the center of my joy

Meet the new Whalen family addition

This gal will not be around forever since in the future she probably will become bacon.