Potato Hill: The Return

With the colors peaking in the hills nearby, we headed up Potato Hill again ten days ago with Phaedra. The girls were happy to enjoy a snack on top, a fantastic view, and we were able to squeeze in one last hike with Phaedra during her visit to Maine. We hope she comes back soon, or we'll have to go to New Zealand.

The girls think Phaedra is the greatest hiking buddy! She carried Moriah on her shoulders on Saddleback and Potato Hill. They were very excited that she came to visit, and I'm so pleased that they were relaxed and very friendly even though they haven't seen her in a year. She got lots of hugs and kisses when she said goodbye.

Moriah, Phaedra, and Bridget

Moriah and Mt Blue in the background.

A rare photo of me with the girls.

Wedding

What a great time we had at Dave and Mouse's wedding this past weekend!

The girls were flowergirls, and enjoyed wearing their special dresses. Here they're coloring before the start of the ceremony.

Mouse and Dave!

We had a lot of fun playing in the leaves outside the chapel. The girls had a terrific time at the reception, and really danced the day away. It was too good to capture on film.

Fair season

September weekends were busy with fairs. The local county fair and the Common Ground Country Fair overlap, so we devoted one Saturday morning to each. The girls loved them both! They were most excited about seeing and petting the animals. I was most excited to visit the fiber tent at Common Ground with Phaedra, but I managed not to make any yarn purchases.


Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures at Common Ground because we were busy feeding sheep, listening to music, sliding down hills, watching sheepdogs, eating falafel, and buying apples. We did get to meet up with Phaedra, and see her put her pin on the world map to show that she had come all the way from New Zealand.


The Franklin County Fair had fewer people, but just as much fun. See below!

Sheep, white and black

Mama and baby donkeys
Cows getting washed up for their showings