Pioneer Children

We celebrated Pioneer Day early at This Is the Place ‘cause we’re awesome like that. Actually, Kate’s asked many times to return since visiting there last year, and we finally made it back days before Pioneer Day.

Aside from the “walked and walked and walked” part, I think Kate would dig the Pioneer lifestyle…or maybe she just likes making old fashioned crafts. Yep. Probably just the craft thing. And Cole, he loves himself some dirt and rocks and “wot”ing (walking).

Here, Kate shows off her new spinner toy, while Cole demonstrates just how much he hates to be accessorized; hats, shoes, costumes, collared-shirts, sunglasses…he hates them all. He’s not difficult. No.

 

 

After panning for gold, Kate traded her loot for candy at the bank. A fair trade. If only the bank would have traded candy for the many rocks Mr. Cole had collected while panning…

Brother recently discovered his equestrian loves. This boy hates to be told that it’s time to dismount the “hoessy.”

And here’s the goose that nipped Cole’s arm for harassing her and her gal pals:

Notice…Kate pets the pig as Cole collects rocks, or in this case, boulders:

The best part of all, Brigham’s Donut Shoppe. A nice treat for the end of our trip.