Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Homestead Day 1

We are underway... the new peak visitor season has begun and we are once again living the life of an 1880s family in the high desert. However, due to some slight program changes... we no longer protray the Blair family. We are now the Anderssen family... and our entire 'story' is based upon my true ancestors. :)

I am looking forward to this season so much more than last... in part because we are 'veterans' and we shouldn't have too many surprises. My little guy is much more active this time around so that of course presents a few challenges, but all is good. I just love how cute the kids look in their costumes!

I'll try to post more pictures but this can be a challenging venture in itself of course, with my modern digital camera - I have to be sneaky and catch photo ops when the visitors are not present.
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  1. Mom2AmaraMay 16, 2007 at 3:36:00 AM PDT

    Makita, it's based on your own family?! What a phenomenal experience this season will be for you!

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  2. WesMay 16, 2007 at 5:35:00 AM PDT

    How exciting! and now your own family is the back drop?!? Super cool! Yes! Must have pics from the 1880s era digital cameras :-) Put it in a wooden box! LOL.

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  3. teacherwomanMay 16, 2007 at 6:48:00 AM PDT

    Sounds like fun. I can't wait to read more about and see those photos!

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  4. seagull junkerMay 16, 2007 at 7:14:00 AM PDT

    very interesting. is your family from sweden? I forget the spelling rules with the "e's" and "o's" in names.

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  5. Ms EvaMay 16, 2007 at 7:58:00 AM PDT

    My ancestry is Norwegian, English & German/Russian. The 'character' I protray is based upon my great great grandmother - Kanutta Lovisa Berge Anderssen. I've had to change dates & locations to fit the high desert but otherwise, names and occupations, etc. are the same.

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  6. GBMay 16, 2007 at 12:37:00 PM PDT

    That is so cool Makita! I'm looking forward to reading more about this season.

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  7. akshayeMay 16, 2007 at 8:54:00 PM PDT

    Those pictures look awesome! You'll have to do a more detailed post. See now is when that tiny digi-cam is useful :)

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  8. Mom Tu-TuMay 17, 2007 at 1:26:00 PM PDT

    This sounds like something that would be great fun! I always enjoyed visiting these places when I was a kid.

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