Just hanging out on Artist’s Row, reading Pokemon and wearing a super cool hat.

Tried a little, local restaurant tonight. It was really good.

The Nex Mex Thing, in downtown Peabody. Tiny and delicious!

There are lots of different little steps we are taking while planning our big road trip. Some are more important than others, but they all require foresight.

Today, I put aside a roll of change in anticipation of the many pressed penny machines I’m sure we’ll come across. Two quarters and a penny, two quarters and a penny, right in a stack. Just enough for the cheap, kitschy souvenirs that I love.

My dream lodging situation, found in a second hand copy of “British Heritage Travel” magazine.

Wearing a hat she made while making something new. As you do.

When left to my own devices at the library.

I periodically staff this little ceramics shop downtown. This afternoon I worked and the girls came with me. They were enthusiastic, then bored, then helpful, then independent and adventurous, and then back to bored again. It was a great experience for them, both the learning about how shops are run and practicing how to manage your own boredom!

After such a lovely afternoon yesterday the girls were begging for another day at the park. Luckily, some friends joined us and the frog and tadpole hunting could continue in earnest. What a day!

If I could order up the weather I would ask for days like today 90% of the time. It was a perfect day to hang at the park with friends.

While the girls were out with their grandparents today, I enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Anne and Matthew and Marilla.