Travelingjenny

Navigating the hilly terrain of motherhood

Category: sisters

  • Our internet connection was down for a few days (the horror!!) and now I'm a bit behind with the blogging… But, last weekend we went on one of our two favorite hikes — Bradbury Mountain. This state park is known for its scenic views, particularly in fall, and we are lucky enough to leave less…

  • So, we woke up one morning and it was fall. Just like that, the air is crisp and cool and we have leaves all over the yard. I'm not quite sure how it happened, but I am sure that the girls are quite happy with the change. They spent a good chunk of Friday afternoon…

  • It rained all weekend, which was good in that it forced us to stay home and have some down time. Tess stayed in her pajamas all weekend, except for a couple of hours on Saturday when we went to a friend's house for dinner (she changed into fleece pants for the occasion). I love quiet…

  • Check back tomorrow for more awesomeness from the Common Ground Fair…

  • This morning the girls unearthed this lovely rolling crate (which previously held toiletries that are now piled up in the bathroom closet) and decided to place their little critters in it. This was all part of the "hotel" game they were playing, in which they delivered room service meals — along with fuzzy animals to…

  • A beautiful fall day. A walk in our woods, games in the yard, time spent with the critters. Dinner on the porch; smore's. Perfection.

  • A few weeks ago, Tess suddenly proclaimed that she was ready to ditch her training wheels and learn to ride a two-wheeler. A declaration like that is typical for this thoughtful, cautious child, who doesn't do anything until she is good and ready. That very morning, she and Grace spent some (unsupervised) time in our…

  • I'm a bit behind in going through photos, and I do want to write about Tess's birthday. First, though, a bit about Mother's Day (which happened to fall on Tess's birthday but was recognized nonetheless). The girls greeted me first thing in the morning with a lovely "Happy Mother's Day" song, and a totally adorable…