The past few weeks have been a blur of School Board meetings (our area is undergoing a re-zoning process and we're fighting to stay at our elementary school), car break downs (me), illness (me and Dylan), behavior issues at school (Logan), job craziness (Andrew) and school projects (both boys)?
This week was my 41st birthday, and this weekend was simply gorgeous outside. We worked in three day hikes this week and it was just so nice to take a break from being in front of the computer and spending time together. I have been to Great Falls many times, but the other two destinations were new to us. I know every state has its benefits, but there are truly so many beautiful spots in Virginia. We are never at a shortage of places to just get away from it all, even if just for a few hours.
The first hike was on my actual birthday (Tuesday, election day). I took the boys to a park along the Potomac River called Elizabeth Mills. Beautiful, as it backs up to a picturesque golf course. Dylan led the way and we spent hours roaming the woods.
The second hike was a family day at Great Falls, Virginia. It was crowded, with many people taking advantage of an upper-60 degree, sunny day after a damp, cold fall so far. I've always loved Great Falls...from the high school years when we would skip school (sorry, Mom), and sunbathe on the giant rocks on the Maryland side. It was the site of the second date Andrew and I had back in 1998. Its a lovely spot with incredible views, and it you take Georgetown Pike to get there, you can gawk at all the ridiculous $3 million dollar mansions along the way.
I mean, where else in Virginia can you get this view?
My history lover.
Today, we headed to a nature preserve on a back country road near Leesburg called Banshee Reeks. Its 725 preserved acres of trails, ponds, bogs, and forest, with tons and tons of trails. We got a little turned around and ended up taking a super long hike on hilly terrain, but it was great exercise. Anything that gets my boys away from the video games and us away from our laptops is a such a nice treat. Goose Creek cuts thru part of the park, and the boys got a little muddy exploring it. Logan had to ride home wearing only his undies. The sign of a day well spent.
Can you guess which one got more muddy?
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