Our nearly annual Labor Day weekend in Ft. Bridger was quite enjoyable this year. Even if we did spend half of it dodging the rain! I waited last minute to get period dress clothing for myself and the kids, but with the help of my sister-in-laws and etsy we were able to dress up this year. My plan is to start now for next year and maybe I'll be ready without the rush!
The rendezvous is held on the Ft. Bridger historic site in Wyoming. So, there are a few buildings that still stand we were able to take a look in.
There is a games event held on one of the days that kids' are able to participate in as long as they are dressed up in rendezvous clothing. This is the first year the kids were able to play. Pretty sure they didn't have the right clothes last year and I don't think I recall the games in prior years although they were probably there. Lex, Isabel and all their cousins had a good time playing all the old fashioned games.
Shane competed in a number of events and won lots of "trader bucks" to use in trader's row (vendors). But, his top event was the pistol shoot. He took 1st place!! The big prize is the black powder rifle, but that didn't go to any of the Jorgensen's this year. Next time, boys!
Lex, Kenley, and Dallin participated in the hawk & knife throw this year. They didn't win either, but it was about having fun, right? Just look at those smiles!
Grandma Leslie made this knot dress for Isabel's birthday this year and it fits with the rendezvous theme perfectly. She loves wearing it. She's doing an Indian dance in this picture.
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