Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

"The Shakers played an important role in American religious history, developing the longest lasting communal society.  Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is America’s largest restored Shaker community, with 34 carefully restored buildings and 3,000 acres of preserved farmland.

Self-guided walking tours wind through the village, where costumed interpreters chronicle Shaker life. Skilled artisans work at 19th century trades and historic farming and musical performances bring the past to life. Wagon rides wind through the village during the spring, summer and fall.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill invites guests to explore, dine, shop and stay the night, the weekend or the week at this treasured Kentucky landmark. Shaker Village is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and maintain the site of the Shaker community which once existed at Pleasant Hill."

Learning about the cattle in the front pasture.

Centre Family Dwelling

I just love these rock walls.  Not a lick of mortar. 

A grindstone 

The kids were told that they could hold the chickens if they could catch them. 

The people here were so great!

They took the kids into the hen house and allowed them to gather some eggs and told them about the different types of chickens they have. 

Naomi did not like this goat getting at her.

This guy was fabulous too.

He explained and demonstrated about barrel making to the kids, and did it at their level so they would get something out of it. 

 

 

We had a really good time today, and the kids learned a lot.  So, I guess I shouldn't worry that we haven't cracked open a book since we left Korea...

Shillito Park

Before we head out to do too much "fun and interesting" stuff today, we decided to let the kids run wild for a bit since it was shaping up to be a beautiful day.  We headed over to our favorite park for a picnic lunch and some play time.

Tristan's Baptism

We traveled to Kentucky after leaving Nebraska, and one of Tristan's requests before we left Korea was to be baptized by Pastor Paul when we got to Kentucky.  So Thursday, Tristan, David, I, and Paul sat down and talked to be sure he was ready.  Paul indicated that he was willing to baptize him.  Two years and five months after Grace was baptized, Pastor Paul baptized another into the flock.

We are so proud of this sweet boy! 

Giving Tristan the run through. 

After stating that he believes that Jesus is the Son of God and declaring that he has received Him into his heart as his Lord and Savior. 

"I baptize you, my little brother..."  

"We are buried with Christ, and raised with Christ to walk in newness of life."  

 

Unfortunately, we were not able to have family with us for this incredible day.  Tristan has been telling us that he wanted to be baptized for some time, and he really wanted Pastor Paul to do it.  While we are back in the States, our family is spread all over the country and we did not have any idea when we would all be able to get together, and Tristan decided he didn't want to wait any longer, even if it meant some people who we would love to have present, weren't going to be there.

 

After church we headed over to Abuela's Mexican Restaurant for lunch.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

God has big plans for this one, and we are so blessed to be a part of that plan!

Congratulations on your decision and your statement of faith Tristan!  Your daddy and I are so very proud of the young man you are becoming.