Pioneer Village
By michelle | May 31, 2010
Last week, the big kids stayed with Grandma and Grandpa for a few days while the rest of us stayed home. It was a nice, short break for me and I was able to use the time to get my homeschooling classroom somewhat ready and I sorted through the kids’ clothes.
On Wednesday, I went to pick up the kids, but we stayed through Thursday and spent the day at a local state park. We all had a great time, but it was very hot out.
This village has a working grist mill.
We watched it mill corn,
and I bought ten pounds worth for only $6.
I came home with a bunch of goodies: the ten pounds of corn meal, four framed victorian-ish pieces of artwork, old fashioned candy, a large heirloom tomato plant, and a purple basil plant.
Have you ever use or grown purple basil?
If you have, do you use it differently than regular basil?
5 Comments
Elizabeth on May 31, 2010 at 8:01 am.
how lovely!
Michelle Mowat on May 31, 2010 at 10:50 am.
Looks like you had a great time…I hope you are all feeling better now…
Molly on May 31, 2010 at 9:09 pm.
Fabulous pictures, Michelle! You brought yourself home some pretty cool souvenirs!
Have a wonderful week! : )
Elizabeth @ The Garden Window on June 1, 2010 at 4:44 am.
That looks like a wonderful place to visit !
Annie Luidhardt on June 2, 2010 at 7:10 am.
I love places like that too! I’m so glad you had fun! I’m also glad that you were able to get a few days to yourself! Grandparents are the best!