Yesterday, I went to Pennsbury Manor with a group of homeschoolers.  If you’re in the area and would like to visit as well, you can find more information here. 

Now, I would like to share my photographic journal of our trip.

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all of the above pictures were taken on location.

Today, Marilyn took me to her craft room, to straighten things up.  You know, put fabrics away, organize supplies, all the stuff she dreads doing after she’s completed a project.

Well, as I was helping her I came across an unmarked box.

I wonder what’s in here?

Marilyn saw me struggling with the lid.  She quickly came over to give me a helping hand.

My mind was running wild.  Could this box be filled with dresses for ME!  Or maybe mini dolls. …just my size.  Yes, there must be lots of teeny dolls in this box.  I know Marilyn loves making dolls of all sizes, but the small ones are her favorite.

I better take a peek…

WOW!

I wonder what Marilyn is going to do with all of these miniature rugs.

She could give them to me!  Don’t you agree?

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If you are interested in any of the above punch needle patterns you can find them here.

The Bitty girls were having fun playing with one of the dollhouses.

Then Michael decides to have a little fun of his own.

“BOO!”

…as the saying goes, “Boys will be boys!”

After lunch we skipped over to the pumpkin patch.  We decided to wear the dresses Marilyn made for us.

…these outfits are truly bright and cheerful.

“I think I found a pumpkin we can carve!”

We saw  many crows as well.  Faith was determined to get a closer look.

She stacked several pumpkins and started climbing the tree.  She is one *brave* Hitty! Fortunately, there were no mishaps during this outing.  (Sorry, about the bad lighting, it makes the above picture rather spooky. … hmmm … fitting for the occasion).

Doesn’t she look peaceful perched on that branch?

“Hannah, I can’t decided between these two.”

“We’ll take them both.”

“Fabulous!”

Have a safe *Halloween*.

What happened to the warm weather?  I guess it’s time to put the fan in the attic.

Warmer clothes, in appropriate colors need to be dug out from the bottom drawers.

Some cozy blankets for chilly nights.

Cook is making  some *Hot Tea and Apple Pie*. …yummy!

“Thank you Cook!”

“Faith, have you seen Dot lately?  I’m sure she would enjoy some tea.”

“I heard her say something about mushrooms and pumpkins, but I have no idea what she meant.”

Dot runs in shouting, “Indian Summer, Indian Summer!  Put on some cooler outfits and let’s go searching for polka dot mushrooms and maybe go to the pumpkin patch.  It would be so much fun to carve a jack-o-lantern”.

Fortunately, I didn’t pack away our summer dresses.

Now, this is an interesting mushroom.

…I must show it to Dot.

“I thought all mushrooms were red with white polka dots!”

Marilyn was planning to carve a new sister for us.  She decided to take H. Faith and me to West Chester to a carving retreat/workshop.  We would welcome our new sister.

During this trip we met many Hittys.  Unfortunately, I don’t remember all of their names, but I’m sure you will recognize some of them.

Chocolate was one of our basic food groups.  We love, love, love chocolates!

Some of us ate more than the rest. …hehehe

Our new friends…

Hitty Dakota (Janet’s traveling partner) and me.

From left to right:  Hitty Dakota, me (Hitty Hannah), Hitty Geneva Grace Stratton (the traveling Hitty) and Hitty Faith.

…hmmm, wonder what H. Geneva Grace was telling  H. Faith.

We also met some of TC’s creations.  They live in the home of Barb P.

Here is a picture of us with our, in progress, sister.  If you would like to see step by step photos of her being carved, please visit here.

PS… I was devastated to discover we had not taken a picture with our sweet roommate, Lily.

PSS…Lily,

Faith and I think you are *as cute as a button*, and have fond memories of our time together.

This morning, I decided to check on my vegetable garden.

WOW!!!   Now that’s a huge zucchini!

“Fransisco, how do you suppose we transport these babies?”

Lately, we have been blessed with loads of rain.  Too much for the month of June.  I wanted to go outdoors and play, but getting wet is a no, no.

…so, I  read various books.

…and surfed the web.

I also re-arranged my new home.  Take a look at my bed room.

Look at the new rug Marilyn made for me.

I’ve been busy organizing things in my new home, which will become my  permanent residence.  One of the most important rooms that needs attention is the bedroom.  Where else can a doll rest her head.

This is the corner where my bed will go (across from my sewing area)…

A comfy bed (jumping on the bed is how I test my mattress)…

A pillow…

A bedspread (I would prefer a quilt, but what is a doll to do)…

Looking good so far, but there isn’t much time for resting.

The trunks…

I love my new room.