In Which Hitty Maria Arrives

The Chesapeake Bay Hittys have dreamed of meeting Ancestor Hitty, but have never had the opportunity to see her.  We have read that Michael Langton actually made a Perfume Hitty that replicated ancestor Hitty. Our person searched, but alas, they were nowhere to be found to invite here.

Well, she recently emailed Michael Langton and asked if there were any Hittys who might be ready to travel to new homes.  He kindly responded that he had 3 who were ready to travel, and emailed their photos to us.  We helped our person pick one who had a kind, gentle and happy face and then made arrangements for her travel to our home.  She arrived last Monday, and we gladly let her take her pick from our closet of dresses and began introducing her to our home.  Here are some photos of our newest friend, Hitty Maria.

In Which Hitty Rachel finds a daffodil in the sunshine

Hitty Rachel Raikes had heard from some of the others that the daffodils were blooming.  She had to go outside to see for herself.  She was quite pleased to hear the birds singing, see a very cheery daffodil dancing in the cool spring breezes.

In Which Hitty Beatrix and Hitty Rosemary are Settled In

Reported by Hitty Grace Sycamore Brown
Hitty Beatrix and Hitty Rosemary are the most patience Hittys that I know.  They had commissioned a new home to be built by our person several years ago, and the delays in construction seemed to come almost as soon as the previous problem was resolved.  They were determined to move into their cottage on 1 Country Lane, and nothing would change their mind or make them think about moving back into the bookcase apartment. Well, construction was completed today, with the installation of security latches to keep furry intruders out of the house.  Our person, and all the other Hittys, made sure that Hitty Beatrix and Hitty Rosemary were moved in expediently.  We then left them to relax and enjoy a nice toasty fire, while we wait for a potential snow event.  While taking photos of the house, I noticed that Little Hitty Faith had lingered behind - the dolls, stuffed animals, teddy bears and other toys are too much for her to resist!  So, without further ado, the photos:

















Hitty Beatrix and Hitty Rosemary Wilson would like to thank you for vising their humble home.

In Which Hitty Grace Goes Out to Breakfast

After church today, my family decided to try out a new (to them) place for breakfast, called Mimi's Cafe.  Everyone had way too much to eat, but don't worry, it took 3 people to eat this giant chocolate mousse muffin (and one Hitty).



Bon Appetit!  Hitty Grace Sycamore Brown

An Apology and A False Start

The other Hittys have reminded me that their blog has been neglected for a very, very, very long time.  I am sincerely apologetic to have not posted for over a year!  What a shame!  I must confess that my duties in supporting my person throughout 2011 took precedence over everything else.  However, this year, she is striving to maintain her blogs more diligently, and I will do the same.  Please accept my apology, from all of the Chesapeake Bay Hittys.

The Mid-Atlantic has had an unseasonably warm autumn and winter, and as recently as last Wednesday, we were often able to go out and about with just a light jacket.  It was on that last warm day, that I noticed that the daffodils have already peaked out of the ground!  Maryland does not normally see such a sight in January!  I had to take Hitty Ginny out with me today to show her, but as you can see, it is much, much colder today, and we had to bundle up as best we could.  Let us hope that the daffodils are the only ones making false starts this month, and that they will not miss Spring entirely because of their error!



Respectully yours,
Hitty Grace Sycamore Brown

In which Hitty Grace Goes Out

Hitty Grace & Austrailian Croc
Originally uploaded by JLP2000

Can you guess where Hitty Grace has gone?
The croc behind her is from Australia, but she actually went to The National Aquarium in Baltimore, and got to see some other sights around town on her day trip. You can see everything she saw in this photo set:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlp2000/sets/72157625540907830/

In Which Hitty-friend Carol Visits Chestertown

It has been many months since we've visited our Person's parents on the other side of the Bay.  Today, it  was Hitty-Friend Carol's turn to go along.  She was excited to go, since she had never been there before, and the weather was delightful.

Shortly after our arrival to their house on the edge of town, we all piled into Grandaddy's mini van and drove to the center of this historic town to shop in the Farmer's Market.  There were vendors' tables with fresh vegetables, hand made goods and other interesting things to see.

The Farmer's Market is held in Fountain Park.  At the intersection of the brick paths that cross the park, sits the Fountain.

Back at the grandparents' house, we had lunch and then went on a tour of the garden.  Since they've lived there not quite a year, they've added a lot since our last visit.  This hydrangea is a new variety that will bloom all summer long!

A miniature butterfly bush...

Attracts miniature butterflies!  This one has found another flower to visit.

Beyond the edge of their yard is a field.  They are not sure who it belongs to.  The bird house was a gift from Grandaddy to Grandma. 

 

They hope to have a lot of bird and butterfly visitors!

Hitty Carol insisted on being photographed with these mushrooms that she found at the edge of their yard.

She says a lot of her friends have shared photos with their local fungi!

It was a most excellent day!