Thursday, June 19, 2008

the Mechling's in Maryland

We just got back last night from our little northern adventure. First, the girls and I spent 5 nights with my mother and step-dad up in Maryland on their organic farm. It is so beautiful there!! They have several greenhouses, full of flowers and herbs of every kind, situated on about 5 acres. Everything was blooming everywhere!!




Day after day dawned warm and sunny, so we spent a lot of time outside, playing in the pool, feeding the horses and riding "bikes." It was interesting to see that Maddy, just like Cady 2 years ago, was enthralled with the animals. Her favorite was definitely Dixie, Mom's cat, who tolerated Maddy's affection with dignity (but then, have you ever known a cat that wasn't dignified?).




















We also got to spend some time with some special people, both friends and family, including my brother Bud and my neice Maya, as well as my dearest friends from high school.

3 comments:

Diane said...

It sounds like you had a lovely trip. The pics are adorable. They just melt your heart...

Haved a great weekend!

Hugs,
Diane

Rushton Family said...

ohhh.
The girls are so adorable Jen! Lexi has the same swimsuit as Cady.
Gotta love Target.
Jen

Lolo said...

looks like you guys are having a fun summer! your girls are getting so big and grown up. isn't it fun when they can play together so well and give you a little break? i've been meaning to tell you about a good book..."To Destroy You is No Loss" about Cambodian refugees. It really opened my eyes and I meant to email you when you left that blog a long time ago asking for any book recommendations. A little late, but that's the way i roll!!! Hope we can see you guys sometime!!!