Homeschooling Is Life! - Civil War Ball

• Jan. 15, 2008 - Civil War Ball

Last weekend my two oldest children participated in the Civil War ball put on by Parker Christian Home Educators. What a wonderful event! A good time was had by all. I want to write more about it but for now you will just have to enjoy a couple of photos and imagine how much fun it was!

Yes, she designed and made her dress. The back has lacing, with grommets and satin ribbon and a big bow. She also made the bow for her hair, and we had fun searching for some gloves. (We found them at a wonderful store here in our town called "Repeat Performance." I had the honor of fixing her hair. I thought she was the belle of the ball. (Just like every other Mom there thought their daughter was the belle. And they were!)

My son's costume was provided by You Can Live History. He was a sword bearer too, for the presentation of the young ladies. We got his sword from Vision Forum.

The band was exceptional, the lady who taught the dances was fabulous it was amazing how everyone caught on so quickly. I bet there were over 400 participants. We were very impressed with the decorations and how nice the event center was. If you get the opportunity to do this, take it! Next year hubby and I better be on that dance floor too....the kids can't have ALL the fun!

Blessings!

Nancy

Comments

• Jan. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MamaBugs

How fun! Can't wait to read more about this event! Her dress is wonderful...fabulous job on it! Love the outfits!

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• Jan. 16, 2008 - Oh wow!

Posted by tn3jcarter

That sounds FABULOUS. I can't imagine having a homeschool event that huge. And your kids' costumes were amazing. Talk about bringing the learning to life. I bet your kids will always remember that ball!

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• Jan. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by garringer9

That looks and sounds awesome! She did a beautiful job on her dress...Looks like a Belle to me!

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• Jan. 18, 2008 - Love this idea!

Posted by netherfieldmom

What a great idea--a civil war ball! Where'd you come up with that? Is it just your co-op or for all homeschoolers in your area? I need to get back to reading you more often, as unschooling can be so scary. At what point did you become "okay" with leaving "the box" and what about your husband? Just wondering...

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• Jan. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by FoggyMountainFarm

How wonderful!

Her dress is beautiful as she is!

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• Jan. 21, 2008 - Awesome

Posted by Kelley

You visited my blog last August or September (I'm ashamed of how long it has been since I've been on) and left me an encouraging comment. Thank you. I also enjoyed seeing the costumes your kids made/had for the Civil War fair. What a fun way to learn history.

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• Jan. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

How Beautiful (and handsome), and how fun. I know you are so proud of your daughter's talents, too.
My girls all love dressing up in period costumes. Three of them wore their colonial dresses to Williamsburg in Oct. I love the innocence of these young women, and the beauty they reflect. Way to go mom!
Letitia

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• Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HomegrownHearts

You have been tagged.

Details here:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HomegrownHearts/467420/

:-) You need to post something anyway...right?

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• Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by garringer9

Just swinging by to say hi. Have a great day!

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• Jan. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by teena6

how cool. So nice. Love the outfits. Love your blog.

blessings,
Teena

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• Jan. 28, 2008 - E is for Excellent

Posted by belindaletchford

What a clever daughter you have!!

Recently my other blog @ ... http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com received an E is for Excellent Blog Award and I would like to pass it onto you. As you will read on my post @ ....
http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/homeschool-blog-excellent-award.html
that I want my blog reading to inspire me to be better, to keep my focus on the main thing, to be challenged to pick up the slack. Your blog does just that. So thank you!

Belinda

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• Jan. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jocelyndixon

Oh how fun!! I love balls... I loved going to TN for the barn dance! Oh it was so much fun! ; )

Thank you for sharing! I hope you're in good health!

Love
Jocelyn

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• Jan. 31, 2008 - What beautiful children you have!

Posted by OldPathsMom

and your daughter did a fantastic job on her dress. Your son is a dashing young gentleman. You have ever right to be proud of them :)

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• Mar. 3, 2008 - Oh, Nice! Very Nice!!

Posted by DonnaC

I love the way your dd's dress has the outer skirt up in scallops at the bottom (for lack of a better term). She did a VERY nice job of her dress! And your son looks quite military and smart!

Thanks for letting me know you have had experiences with CW Balls and to share your photos! My friends have told me that my family & I are more than welcome to join them in coming years! LOL

I encourage you & your dh to join in next year! Civil War Balls are rather fun -- more than I imagined anyhow! LOL

In Him,
Donna C
http://donnac.com

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