I took my children to the Free Family Day at the Audie Murphy Cotton Museum in Greenville, Texas and it was a lot of fun. We had a good time and met some wonderful people who shared a lot of history with us. We played "bite the hanging donut". A very hard game.
And my two older boys really enjoyed learning all the rules for playing real marbles.
They also made covered wagons that turned out great. 
Sarah made a clothespin doll and a corn husk doll. Well, actually mommy did most of the work. But she loves them!
Times were much simpler back then -- no toys with batteries.
And, of course, we learned tons about cotton and the many uses it has other than making clothing. And learning all about Audie Murphy was very interesting. I am always moved to read about the heroes of our past and the sacrifices they made for the freedoms I often take for granted. Did you know that he was only 47 when he died?
And what about cotton in toothpaste? Well, I'm going to leave that for a home project for each of you!
Tee Hee :o)
3 comments:
Sounds like a great time!! I long for a simpler time. The boys would have loved the donut game. Glad you guys are well!
Hey guys! It looks like you have had fun getting settled. Those covered wagons look really neat!
Miss you all.
Looks like you guys had great fun... will definately be looking up the toothpaste thing... I wonder if it is in my new tea tree oil toothpaste I bought the other day...
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