I had so much fun this weekend. I had my twin grandsons -10 years old on Saturday and they watched for the wind so we could fly kites. Sure enough in the afternoon there was enough to get them up and the boys were tireless, but Gram who was their helpmate was dragging before they were...it was a great time to make a memory in our wide open fields. Hard to see the kite, but the sky is beautiful with the trees with the beautiful Fall colors and white fence that holds horses. 
Sunday was a special day with my granddaughter.
Old Fort Western, built in 1754 and a National Historic Landmark, is America's oldest surviving wooden fort - a reminder of the great contest between cultures that dominated New England life 250 years ago. Today was open house.
Sunday was a special day with my granddaughter.
Old Fort Western, built in 1754 and a National Historic Landmark, is America's oldest surviving wooden fort - a reminder of the great contest between cultures that dominated New England life 250 years ago. Today was open house.My granddaughter (pictured below hand quilting) served there this summer dressing in the period costume and was involved with different activities. Today I had the joy of sitting down with her and hand quilting. She is a confident young lady having made 2 quilts herself. Of course, she is following in her Gram's footsteps and her mom's, who is also an excellent seamstress. This was special for me.
Today they were baking, making beds, a man running a forge, melting pewter and making a spoon. Also young people were making apple cider and serving it. Men and women are stationed throughout the building sharing the history of James Howard and his family. If you want to know more of its history you can check out their website above.
