They survived!

They survived AND loved it! Wyoming. 3 days 2 nights. 95 degree weather. One evening of rain sprinkles. Their first pioneer trek.

The trek was a wonderful experience. They met a lot of wonderful people in their cousin Peter's stake.

Julia said that the most amazing experience was pulling their handcart up rocky ridge without the help of her "Pa" (the adult male - the father of their family group) and her brothers. This was to represent the fathers/husbands/brothers that died along the route or were taken off in the Mormon Batallion and left the women and children to proceed on their own.

(Rocky Ridge photo from mountainsofstone.com)

And yes, they were the most beautiful pioneer girls EVER!!! Their dresses came back torn. I am grateful I zigzagged all of the hems and seams to prevent fraying. That stitch was what kept Jenna's bodice attached to her skirt! Yikes!

Jenna with a handcart - you can see Devil's Gate rock formation behind her.

Jenna and Allison C. swapped hats with their "brothers"

Julia and her family.