Almanzo Wilder was the husband of author Laura Ingalls Wilder. His character was played by actor Dean Butler in the TV series Little House on the Prairie. I have always wanted to meet all of the cast members of the show but Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson) were my favorites. I was … Continue reading Lunch With Almanzo Wilder

   Have you ever wondered what happens when an American Girl character grows up?  If she were a real person what would she be like as an adult? Well, if Ruthie was a real person, she would be my grandma. In the American Girl books Ruthie Smithens is Kit Kitteredge's best friend. Kit is the … Continue reading The Real Ruthie

   I finally met the Walton's! I have always loved The Walton's TV series. I can never decide between it or Little House on the Prairie as to which is my favorite. I grew up watching re-runs of both and thanks to daytime television, my kiddos and I usually enjoy an episode after we finish … Continue reading John-Boy Meets The Walton’s

   Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! This past summer I was able to visit Atlanta, GA and take in all of the MLK sites. Last week I posted about his childhood home and Ebenezer Baptist Church where he pastored and his funeral was held. To read about his early years please … Continue reading Melody and Martin Luther King, Jr. Part 2

   Happy Birthday Dr. King! This past summer, I had the pleasure of visiting Auburn Street in Atlanta, Georgia. I took Melody with me and thought it would be nice to save this post to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday! Auburn Street is the area where Martin grew up. His home and the church … Continue reading Melody and Martin Luther King, Jr. Part 1

    If I could choose another time in history to live, I would pick the 1700s through the Regency period. As a child, Felicity’s colonial collection fascinated me and as an adult, I always have my nose in a Jane Austen book. Living in the Midwest, I don’t get to enjoy colonial historical sites … Continue reading Felicity at Daniel Boone’s Home

   Josefina Montoya is a wonderful addition to the American Girl collection. Her book series is set in 1824 New Mexico. In the stories, Josefina lives on a rancho 15 miles from Santa Fe. I live in the middle of the country so I don’t get to visit very many early Spanish-American historic sites. When I … Continue reading Josefina on the Santa Fe Trail

   When I think of Native Americans, I tend to picture wandering hunters and warriors, living in temporary movable teepees. This is not the case with the Mississippian Indians. They weren’t nomads, but farmers. Not only did they live in structured homes and work their land, but they had thriving sophisticated cities. The largest and greatest … Continue reading Kaya Visits Cahokia Mounds

   For 31 years, the Madison Children’s Museum (MCM) has hosted a benefit sale to raise money for their exhibits and programs. The sale is held in Middleton, Wisconsin. Every year they sell authentic American Girl dolls and products at a discount. These items were donated to them from the American Girl Company. The items … Continue reading MCM Benefit ~ American Girl Doll Sale

   It has always been a dream of mine to meet Alison Arngrim. Alison is the very talented actress that played Nellie Oleson in the Little House on the Prairie TV series. When I was visiting the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum, I saw an advertisement for a fundraiser luncheon. One of the speakers was … Continue reading Laura Meets Nellie Oleson