Sights that make your heart smile...

You know...most people can't help but smile when they see certain things...those silly e-mail forwards with photos of cats perched in precarious positions, babies giggling, and kids being--well--kids.

Working at Log Cabin Village, we are surrounded with sights that make your heart smile on a regular basis. Today we had Timber Tales preschool storytime, and seeing 30 or so 3-5 year olds in vests, bonnets, and aprons is a priceless thing indeed...especially when they are frantically performing "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" with me. I love the little ones...and I love how much they enjoy being out here at the Village and hearing the stories.

Here are some Village sights that will make your heart smile also:

Bugles the cat, hard at work in the wagon...

An intrepid homeschool group (today's storytime participants) experiencing the blacksmith shop

Two former Village volunteers, Khanay and Reagann

A helping hand...

Sweet Iris...enough said.

Taffy the cat in a teeny tiny basket

Checking out the smokehouse...

Fred being a kid again playing with the buzzsaw...

Washing clothes during "Wagons West..."

Are you smiling yet?

The Ides of March...

There's no reason to "beware the Ides of March" this year! We've got a fun event planned for March 15th that we've affectionately dubbed "man day" at Log Cabin Village. Women are very much encouraged to participate, however, so come join our celebration of the 19th century "manly arts." Here's the scoop:





Saturday, March 15, 2008: Strike While the Iron’s Hot! Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881. http://www.logcabinvillage.org/. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. $3.00 for ages 4-17 and seniors, $3.50 for ages 18 and up, 3 and under free. ($2 additional charge to stamp leather). Experience life before hardware and lumber stores! See the blacksmith hand-forge unique creations, take a turn working wood at the shaving horse, help plow the field, and make your own stamped leather craft to take home. This day is for do-it-yourselfers! No reservations required.

If a casual story with 15-30 of your closest friends (if your friends are in the toddler/preschool set) seems more your style, then join us on March 14th for a tale in the Marine Schoolhouse:

Friday, March 14, 2008: Timber Tales Preschool Storytime Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881. http://www.logcabinvillage.org/. 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. $3.00 for participating children, $2.00 for adults. Featured story: The Quilt Story by Tony Johnston. Bring your 3-5 year old to the Village for an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by. $3 fee includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft. Please call 817-392-6769 to make your reservation (required).

We hope to see you at one (or both) of these fun events! Be watching the blog for some cool blacksmithing talk with one of our talented blacksmiths, Michael Garrett.