Fort Simcoe Day Trip

Today we went to "Fort Simcoe," an old Army installation in the 1850's. We have been trying to discover new places and things to do near us. This was a fun family outing, the Fort is located on the Yakima Nations Indian Reservation in the middle of nowhere it seems. This kids had a great time touring through the barracks, jail, and officers quarters. Their was also a playground and trail that led to grave sites of two of the soldiers. I thought that the kids would be complaining considering that it was super cold, hailing on us off and on, and that it was not that exciting for five and six year olds. I am pleased to say that they surprised me and they let me read them some of the info about the soldiers, Indians, and the ways people lived in the past.

Heading down the trail to the graves of the soldiers. I love that they will still hold hands.

Emery picked me a flower and said "Happy Mother's Day!"

Lacey and Mason couldn't resist the opportunity to pick a few themselves so I had a whole bouquet for Mothers Day.

Lacey is in front of Cptn. Onley one of the fallen soldiers that did much to make treaty's with the Indians, and very involved with politics. He eventually died from an arrow wound. Not all Indians must have liked him much.

Daddy picked all of the kids their own cat tails.

You can see that Mason was very excited about it. His was the coolest- very full. Lacey and Daddy behind bars. This is the officers quarters. The officers always get the better accommodations. I had to take a picture of the quilt. You can't see the detail very well, but it was way cool- all done by hand. I really want to learn. Everybody on the cannon. You can see the officers quarters in the background.

This is eventually what became of Mason's cat tail. I can't blame him, I would have wanted to see what happens to it when they come undone too.

Lacey and Lilly going down the slide. Lacey is so good about taking Lilly to play.

Dad spinning kids. How fast can we go?

Now get off and see if you can walk straight. HA! HA! HA! says Dad.

Sweet Lilly bug. Can you guess what she is doing?

Yep! Spit them out lilly. She spit them all out. Only had to fishout a couple. Silly Lilly.

Going home... Dad let Emery sit on his lap and steer until we got out of the parking lot. What a great Dad.