Bonham Airshow

     Saturday we went to the Bonham airshow. This was the first airshow I've ever been to and I enjoyed it thoroughly! 

                                                                   Flying upside down

                                                                 Headed straight down

 Watching intently!

                                                           I thought this was really cool!

                                                          Emma, Mom, and Esther Grace

                 At the end, all of the WWII planes took off and circled us. I think there were six of them.

                                                                    Taxiing off of the runway.

    If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.   Psalm 139:9-10

God is Faithful!
Lizzy

Surprise

From the St Louis Edition:

Which shall it be???

Let's find out!!!

It's a Baby....!!!

We are excited to announce that it's a...

Bless the Lord, oh my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!  Psalms 103:1

Brought to you by: Rebekah Benner

"Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the coastlands." Isaiah 42:12

The Trades at Williamsburg - Part 2

From the St Louis Edition:

Spread throughout the Historic town of Williamsburg are many, many trades.  The people who work there do it the real way and are not just acting.  Some have been doing it at least 13 years.  Back in the day, it was common for an apprenticeship to take 5 to 7 years to learn the trade.

The Wheelwright:  

They make all the wheels that are used in the town.

They draw their life size drawing for their projects on the wall.

How about a wig?  Anyone?  Only the rich could afford them.  I believe girls would donate or perhaps sell their hair for the wigs.  But only after their hair grew below their knees.

The brick kiln:  

Usually slaves would tread the clay.  It was hard work.

Volunteers from the audience. 

Making a 2 bricks at a time.

This is the Apothecary.

You could just walk in and write yourself a prescription and they would give it to you.

The jars are the original jars!

The Cooper or bucket and barrel maker!

Huge!

The Weaver and Dyer:

Usually these were two different trades.

Spins the wool from the sheep into thread.  Girls as young as 6 yrs old did this job.

The loom

The Cobbler

The Blacksmith

Musical Instruments

I think that the Cabinet maker made the musical instruments.  These we saw at a museum.

A tiny upright piano.

A grand piano.

Organ

Harpsichord

A spinet

And here is a picture of a fine musician.  He serenaded us while we waited for lunch at Chowning's Tavern.

A smaller, older version of a 12 string guitar.

Letting Danny stretch his legs after a long day in the stroller.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor 10:31

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