Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

We spent Saturday morning hiking on the Appalachian Trail.  I have always lived near the Appalachian Trail, but I'm guilty of NEVER experiencing it's beauty. 

Our spring family goal is to spend more time outside.  This was a perfect way to start achieving our goal!  The girls loved walking down the path, crossing over rocks and trees, to get to the overlook point.  The views from every direction were breathtaking!  It was a gentle reminder of the beautiful area that will call home.  

 

They also enjoyed exploring the area.  Mac came home with a lot of little treasures in her pocket!  

Wordless Wednesday: Upward Basketball

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fieldtrip Friday!

We've been enjoying a lot of fieldtrips this month!  Winter has been so long this year, so getting out of the house for at least one fieldtrip a week has been such a blessing !

 

The girls had a super fun time bowling with friends! 

 

 

We visited our local glass blowing studio.  It was amazing to watch the artist create a beautiful piece of art!

 

 



 

 

We visited our local news station and was able to meet one of the meteorologists. 

 

 

 



 

He entertained the kids by doing several weather related experiments. 

 





 

Lastly, we visited our local children's museum for a class on animals, followed by free playtime!

 

 

 We're keeping warm and busy this winter, but are anxiously awaiting for spring!

 

Snowstorm to Spring in 7 days!

It's hard to believe that this time last week, we had 22 inches of snow on the ground! 

 

Today, it was sunny and 62 degrees! 

 

 

 

Bring on spring! 

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

We were snowed in with 22 inches of snow on Valentine's Day!  The girls were a little disappointed that our coop was canceled and they weren't able to pass out Valentine's Day cards to their friends. 

 

 

However, we had a great afternoon building snowmen and drinking hot chocolate! 

 

 

 

Thankfully, the girls' Valentine's Day activities were earlier in the week.  They had a great time at a Valentine's Day party!  This was their first year passing out and receiving Valentine's Day cards. They were super excited!

 

 

They made Valentine's Day cards for residents at our local nursing home. 

 

 

We spent one morning visiting with the residents and passing out goodies and cards!

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day!



Snow much fun!

The girls had "snow" much fun spending the afternoon at our local library!

 

 

After reading several "snow" books, it was time to make crafts! 

 

The girls decided to start with the messiest craft...creating snowmen out of candy...

 

 Then, they created these adorable snowmen out of popsicle sticks! 

 

They had a great time making snow-covered trees from puffy paint (shaving cream and glue).

 

Then, they strung beads onto pipe-cleaners to make these beautiful snowflakes!  



Lastly, they created more snowflakes from marshmallows.  



We love going to our library! 

Mac turns 5!

I can't believe my little bundle of joy is officially 5 years old!

 

 

 

She is such a blessing to our family! 

 

 

She had an amazing time at her family birthday party!  Our little Doc!

 

 

 

 

We spent her "birthday" at the Bounce-n-Play, which was a ton of fun!

 

 

I still can't believe that my sweet little girl is 5 years old!