Emptyknitster

For me, our wagon train experience is finally coming to a close. I have completed the quilt square I promised in June. All pioneers were asked to contribute a square, but many knew that upon their return to the real world the everyday pressures would return and a quilt square would be impossible. Feeling the new freedom of retirement, I was easily talked into the project - after all it isn't due until December and I had all the time I needed with the start of school no longer looming over me! Surely my friend and quilter Linda would tutor me though appliqueing a sun bonnet girl. But at the auction for next year's owner of the upcoming quilt, the square took a 360 degree turn. What had started out as a quick project, turned into an important heartfelt acknowledgement of an important person on our adventure. Our wagon master, Marcus, outbid everyone and bought the quilt. Marcus had been so friendly and kind to the kiddos. He was patient with the four kiddos, chatting, answeri...

Wednesday afternoon brought a much needed rest for the pioneers and horses as well. The kiddos were in for a fun treat, summer picnic games that many had never played before: After a hot afternoon of competition there was only one thing left to do... jump into the swimming hole! So, if you are looking for one of the best family vacations ever,  with a break from tv and video games, Check out the Fort Seward Covered Wagon Website   and jump on board a wagon next June! Hope to see you there...

We met many new friends on the trail from all over the North American Continent:

Our day to day travels....