Toys and games of the 1800's

I have been inspired by a friend of mine who is posting on Facebook everyday pictures of the neat things she and her daughter are doing over the summer. I don't think I can keep up with her (I am sure her pictures upload more quickly than mine do), but am definitely encouraged to post more :-).

We went one morning to tour an old house and learn about games and toys of the 1800's. The most startling thing we learned is that when the house was built, chicken bones were mixed into the walls in the mortal. There. Your history lesson for the day. More than you ever wanted to know. I have no idea why. I was so taken aback that I didn't even think to ask.

Playing graces, a game in which you throw and catch a ring on a stick or sticks. It was supposed to make the girls graceful.

Will Keegan be able to catch it? You'll have to live in suspense. I don't remember if she did or not :-).

Kelsey, ready for the hoop race.

Making marbles out of clay