Sandburg House? You borrow someone else's and head on over
to watch Rootabaga Stories.
none other than Rootabaga country. Carl Sandburg wrote these American
fairy tales for children. Each summer, a group of young people who are
studying musical theater come to Flat Rock to apprentice and perform at
Carl Sandburg's home. Watching these live performances have been a
part of my summers for as long as I can remember.
The stories are silly and make absolutely no sense.
Kelly was confused about this at first and after a couple of numbers, looked
at me and said, "I don't get this." I explained that they weren't supposed to
make sense, they were just supposed to be fun. Once she understood that,
she loved it and went around singing one of the songs the rest of the day.
"It ain't gonna rain no more, no more.
It ain't gonna rain no more.
How in the heck can I wash my neck,
if it ain't gonna rain no more."
Big sister Abby,
however totally got it and loved it! Can you hardly stand such cuteness?!
Such fun!
After the performance we spent time at the barn playing with the goats.
Kelly was searching for Tina - her favorite goat from our last visit.
Ever wonder what the inside of a goat's ear looks like? Me either. But
Kelly was very curious.
We had a picnic lunch.
The little girls loved having Hanna along. They said, "she is so cool!"
Yes she is!
After lunch, we took a little hike around the lake.
stopping to look at interesting things along the way.
It was a great day in Rootabaga Country.
Until next summer.....
*Summer Goals - Go to Carl Sandburg and watch Rootabaga Stories
Go on a picnic
*MYOF Goals - #38 - Attend 4 cultural events
#6 - Laugh More
I remember taking the girls to see Rootabaga Stories. What fun! Can't wait until Abbie is old enough to understand... we will definitely do a road trip!
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