[Tonight's entire entry courtesy of Phoebe!]
I went to a program and got a Junior Ranger badge. Here it is:
And we saw these kids in a summer camp that were going on a fake covered wagon. And we also have a picture of a real covered wagon. Here it is:
We went to Harry Truman's house. Harry Truman was the President of the United States of America and he never liked cutting the grass. And he also noticed that people were trying to take parts of his house and belongings so he built a fence all up around his house and he found new wallpaper and everything. And he liked his wallpaper so much that he even put it on his ceiling. His wife's name was Bess. They had a child named Margaret. She lives in New York and she's 85. When coming to the table for dinner, they always had to dress up in suits or dresses. We didn't really get to see the upstairs, because it wasn't meant for guests.
After we finished Harry Truman's house, we had a bit of lunch and went to the museum and we learned more about pioneers and we also saw a little show about them. It was called "Pioneers Going West". We learned how they went to all different places: California, Oregon, The Great Salt Lake, but all on the same trail. After we saw that movie, I packed a wagon that wasn't covered, but I packed everything that was supposed to be in it. It was very heavy afterwards. We got medicine, bacon, water, tools, flour, sugar, meat, butter, gunpowder, a gun, a butter churn, silverware, dishes, pots, pans, canteens, and other stuff. Here is a picture of me loading the wagon.
After that, we had to unload our wagon. And we looked around at all the stuff in the gift shop. There were big bonnets, little bonnets, dolls, little covered wagons, things that you can build out of logs, and other stuff like that!!
Then we went back to our hotel. We went swimming! And guess what I did? I did a penguin dive! And I went all the way under water. Then we got out and I took a nice warm shower. Then I got dressed and we went out to have something to eat at The Olive Garden, my grandfather's favorite restaurant because it has such good mints. I got a kids menu and I ordered some pasta. After we finished eating we went out and got some ice cream. I got an ice cream that cotton candy was mixed into. Then we ate our ice cream and went back to the hotel. And now I'm in bed, all cozy and warm, and going to sleep (after some Harry Potter).
Hope you get back to us soon!
Phoebe
4 comments:
Way to go, Phoebe! I knew you were strong, but I didn't know just how strong until I saw the picture of you loading the wagon!! Congratulations on the new Junior Ranger badge--it's very cool. Tell Mommy she takes GREAT pictures!
OK, so I have a question: When, where, and why did Harry Truman say "The buck stops here"? (So, it's really three questions; call me pisher). Wasn't there any other place for Buck to go to sleep?! You are one strong woman, Phoebe; a real pioneer spirit, Junior Ranger badge and all!
ohmygod!!! you are truly a pi-o-neer....what does that mean anyway? and I am always going to interested in what Indian tribes live in the areas where you are visiting....take good care of you
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Wow! Thanks for sharing all those interesting facts about Harry Truman and the pioneers. I have never been to President Truman's house, but your description made it feel like I was there too! I can't believe you loaded and unloaded the wagon...you are one strong person, Phoebe. I have always been amazed that the pioneers were so brave and adventurous that they would leave their homes and family and friends with only the provisions that they could take with them on the wagons. Imagine going where there were no stores (especially no Target!!) to replace the items when they were gone. I can't wait to read your next entry. Keep having fun and learning new information!!!
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