We really enjoyed talking with these ladies. They were so friendly and interesting to talk to. You almost thought you really were back in the 17th century.
LOL, this thatched roof must have been a little aged. :) The moss sure was pretty!
Melanie outside the meetinghouse...

Dee and Melanie looking in on the Indians...
The Livestock :)
This lady was particularly interesting-I believe she was of French descent, and she came over on the second boat, the Anne. Her accent was so cool!

I think the highlight of the visit to Plymouth was when the Deacon led us in the Old 100, and in another song that he taught us in rounds. It was such a special thing to praise God together, singing the same praises our fore-parents sang to Him, many, many years ago, perhaps even in the same place. God has blessed us so richly in such a godly heritage!

The guys enjoy a homemade game one of the ladies there lent them. John looked at it closely and then came home and made one!! Brilliant child. :D I was so proud of him.
Back in the gift shop, we watched this lady work on some period clothing for the plantation...
Oh, and look at these adorable little moccasins. :)
They had these beautiful cabbages at the entrance. The colors God uses are so vibrant!

Daddy looks at William Bradford's monument.LOL, goodness, I love hills...
Lookie! We saw a little wedding party across the street. So sweet.

Looking at Squanto's monument...
The man himself.
And here is the sarcophagus. What a powerful sacrifice and service those people made for future generations and for God's glory.Melanie and Dee...
And now Thing 1, LOL...

When we arrived back home, the F.'s were there!! It was so good to see them again-I've been following Amanda's blog for a while now, (your red shoes are delicious, dear!) and it was such a joy to spend the evening with them! We all sang and some played instruments, and just had such a blessed time of worshipping our Lord together!!And then there was four on a couch! Wow. Biggest game I ever played, I believe. Even forgot who I was.Anna and Melanie
Why do the boys look slightly distressed? ;)

Sunday morning we all had a delicious breakfast (their food is fab!) and then headed out for church meeting.

Dr. Paul Jehle was a guest speaker that Sunday, and we really enjoyed his thought provoking message on jurisdictions. I was blessed to meet several young ladies and talk with them for a little while after the message. It was funny-I recognized most of them from different conferences and blogs, but had never meet them before, so it was neat to put names and faces together. What a delight it was to be encouraged by these young woman in the holy calling of being a daughter and sister, in this season.

Back at the Thomas', we had lunch, talked about the message some, laughed and swapped stories. Then it was outside to play a little ultimate frisbee! Later that evening we enjoyed a time of discussion and scripture reading.
Cards were in order, of course, :)
He knows he's bound for janitorial duties...The fathers talking...
Matthew got out his bagpipe,
Melanie her harp,
And Cleve his guitar-beautiful music!The Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 The Great in concert!Cleve and Miciah

Sweet Mama!
*Paul's last victim lays panting for breath in the background* "Again?" he asks, wiping the sweat from his brow and rolling up his sleeves.
Dee and Marscel
The 'tootie grab
Paul was so fascinated with their i pod-it was so cute! He ended up falling asleep on the couch looking at it! What a cutie.
That's one way to get comfortable, LOL!
Feet and Tooties (Mortonish for cookies, hon)
Looking very suspicious here...Visiting...
He must have some bad cards or something.
Mercy. Improper procedure, my boy.
The 2:00 am picture of Indian poker. :) And I reckon that wraps it up, y'all! Thomas family, thank you all so much for such a delightful weekend-God bless each of you!

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We waved and hollered goodbye to the Thomas' Monday morning after a delicious breakfast, and then set off down the big road toward home! Above is Marth in the kitchen area of the night's lodging somewhere in Virginia. Oh, this place was splendid. Like a little mini house, and the same price as a regular, two bed hotel room! Kodos to Mumsie dear on her wonderful "room shopping!"
Road trip art
Oh, Daddy took us along the Blue Ridge Parkway for a while, and it was breathtaking.
The view from the restaurant window. Spectacular.