Why we moved here reason #26:
Hikes a’plenty!! We found a perrrrrfect 2 mile there-and-back-again hike that leads straight to Thomas Jefferson’s doorstep just a few miles from our own house!
[I have yet to actually tour Monticello, but it’s on our list!]
Matt gave this darling little butterfly a 4 mile piggyback 
Then came lunch.
I had a salad dressed in Garlic Gold and honey with sea salt, heirloom tomatoes, organic sharp cheddar cheese and some trail mix granola on top.
Plus a slice of Cinnamon Raisin Walnut with greek yogurt, jam and granola
Bubbles make lunch much more exciting.
We just bid farewell to our house guests and I’m planning to do a deep cleaning + organizing job this afternoon. Exciting!!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
OOooh the bread with the yogurt – best thing ever!
I wish I was small enough for someone to give me a piggy back :'(
Have a great day!!
(PS – yet again, your post ties in with my dinner..I love it!)
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
Kath you are so cute in your hiking pics! And your lunch looks delicious!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I JUST found this amazing 4.5 mile loop that I am totally digging. You get to see great views of the high way and some office buildings–no houses of presidents 🙂
Kristy @ KristyRuns.com says
That is too funny! 🙂
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
So cool that you live so close to Monticello! I live on a portion of the Brandywine Battlefield, and it’s neat to think of all the history that went on here. Hope you have a successful afternoon of cleaning!
Runnergirl says
I can’t wait until next Saturday just so I can buy a loaf of that bread! We tried it last weekend but biked there and didn’t have room to carry it home =(
P.S. How tall are you?
Kath says
5’2
Runnergirl says
You look FANTASTIC! Fit and lean. Just trying to put a height w/ a weight. Sorry if that was weird!!
Daniel says
The deep red of those heirloom tomatoes are gorgeous, they really accent the salad well – gives it an outdoorsy kind of look. Speaking of which, do you have any advice for chopping tomatoes, similar to in your picture, for salads? I always get a mess of liquid everywhere and very ugly tomato chunks… haha.
Kath says
I get a liquidy mess too when I chop a regular beefsteak tomato. I think the secret is in the heirlooms
Katie says
I love the composition of that last photo!
Wendy @ Seriously Sassy says
What a fantastic hiking trail – and SO cool that it leads right to Thomas Jefferson’s house! I wanna be your next house guest!!!
Evan Thomas says
That is so cool. And it looks like the weather’s perfect there. There is far too much rain in the forecast for New England this week.
Mastering Public Health (@MasPublicHealth) says
Cleaning up feels so good. It’s a great lazy Sunday for fall (bite-my-tongue…) cleaning here in New York — pouring rain!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
That is so cool!! I wish there were some nice trails by my house. Sadly all we have are suburban sidewalks.
coco says
hiking is soooo fun with family! 😉
Kathleen says
Monticello is amazing and Charlottesville is just a great town. I went about 8 years ago with my family and would love to get back at some point.
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
I’d love to go there. I love historic sites like that. How cool that it’s right by your new place!
Kati says
What a great trail! And I would never have thought to top the bread with yogurt :>
Simply Life says
have fun cleaning!
Laura says
The path looks really lovely…i hope the butterfly appreciated it’s free lift! xx
Alycia [Fit n Fresh] says
What an awesome trail!! I would love to go see Monticello – can’t wait for you post when that happens 🙂
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I would absolutely love to visit Monticello! I studied the architecture and the history behind it. It’s absolutely stunning.
Nicole @ yuppie yogini says
That looks like it would be a good running trail!
Camille says
So pretty!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i love granola in my salads!
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
I love the American countryside, it is just so pretty!
[email protected] says
I’m so jealous that you live right near the Monticello! You should definitely go visit. I went about a year and a half ago and it’s really beautiful and serene. Plus the hike to go up there is great too.
Crystal says
Hi Kath,
I have been reading your blog for some time now and you have given me the inspiration to embark on my own weight loss journey and start changing my habits completely for the better for myself as well as my son. I will probably start a blog soon to help keep track of my progress. Once again, thank you for being such a great inspiration – congrats on getting your RD by the way! – Crystal
Kath says
Thanks!
Heather says
what a beautiful hike! absoultely nothing like that here!
Jess says
I had so much fun touring Monticello when I was there! When I was a kid, 1776 was my favorite musical (embarrassing, but true), and I still have a good time nerding out over stuff like that.
Lauren says
How fortunate that you live so close to such a beautiful trail! You new home fits you so well! 😉
Paige @Running Around Normal says
How awesome! Very historic. I think that’s a fabulous reason to move 🙂
Hey Kath, speaking of organizing, I’ve been meaning to ask you if you know of a good Google Calendar app for the iPhone. I know you mentioned you have an android phone now, but you did have an iPhone one time, correct?
Paige @Running Around Normal says
Ohp- nevermind – I figured it out:) haha
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
I love undergoing cleaning and organizational projects – they’re so fun and satisfying!
Rachael says
Total history nerd here – I begged my dad to take me to Charlottesville (his hometown) so I could see Monticello, UVA and just dork out on Thomas Jefferson trivia.
Props on the butterfly pic – very pretty indeed!
Liza @ Health Nutting says
I LOVE hikes but don’t get and do them enough! Mmmm granola on bread sounds greatttt. 🙂
Tina says
I can’t wait for the weather to cool down more for hikes. Right now, pregnant, I can’t handle the heat and being active so the weather has to let up before I can enjoy them again. I can’t wait!
Chelsea says
The hike sounds great! So does your lunch. I’ve never tried yogurt on toast yet, it looks so good here. Definitely on my to-try list!
Have a great Sunday, Kath!
Chelsea
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
Ooooh! I’ve always wanted to see Monticello, how amazing to be so close! Looks like you’re reveling in your new town – so happy for you that the move is a good one!
Caitlyn @ A Spoonful of Life says
I love hiking! It makes me feel like an explorer! And the color of those tomatoes are spectacular. At first I though they were beets.
Ashley @ Nourishing the Soul says
Love the photo of you by the Thomas Jefferson stone sign. You’re like “Oh yeah, I’m next to Tommy J… no biggie.” Love it!
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
What a nice hike. Looks like you are really going to enjoy living their.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I love that you get excited about deep cleaning & organizing : ) I do too.
Jill says
That bread looks DELISH! I never would have thought of putting all those things together on a great piece of bread, but that’s one of the reasons I love reading here, the inspiration. The site looks great, btw!
Kathy W. says
You should do another cleaning post like you did a long time ago–very inspirational! The what/where/how of deep cleaning your new house.
Heather (Sugar & Spice) says
I love Monticello and Charlottesville – I know you’ll have a ton of great adventures, culinary and other! 🙂 Enjoy it!
Amy @ Amy Starts To Run says
What a beautiful area to live in. Living in AZ makes me miss all the leaves and green stuff.
Chelsey says
That is so coool! I’m a history nerd, so I would love that.
Lunch looked amazing, per usual!
kate says
I need to get back to eating more simple & delicious salads! Enjoy your afternoon
lauri Watson says
LOVE your new header!!! Looks like y’all had a GREAT weekend!!
Elaine @ Om Sweet Om says
i love the new header! and it seemed like a beautiful hike 🙂
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love your new header — very pretty.
I like company, but I like when they leave too — because I love to deep clean the house and I am always itching to do that after company leaves. Enjoy your day!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Greek yogurt and granola on bread? That’s pretty dang innovative. I’ll have to try that sometime.
Looks like you enjoyed a wonderfully historic hike! I, too, love hiking. I’m going off to the coast of California in a couple weeks to do just that.
Christa @ O, Cake! says
Love your header!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I can totally see why you guys moved there. How perfect are those trails? So beautiful. 😀
Your toast with yogurt and jam looks perfectly delicious. 😀
Steph says
Yeah, I’m adding greek yogurt on bread to my immediate “eating list” that looks so yummy!
Love the scenery! Wish New Mexico looked like that!
[email protected] says
I love deep-colored tomatoes, those look gorgeous! That is definitely my kind of salad 🙂
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says
What an awesome hiking/running route! Seriously, you have me sold on packing up and moving someplace like Charlottesville.
I’ve never tried yogurt on bread before. I’ll add that to my list!
Amy says
Looks like an awesome trail! I love your new header too. So cute!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That looks like a gorgeous trail! It’s so fun to discover new hiking spots!
eatmovelove says
Nice header. Seems like everyone is changing theirs these days!
Wei-Wei says
BOMB DIGGITY. I don’t know why I just said that. Still, you’re really lucky to live so close to a lovely hiking trail! I live in the city 🙁
Hannah says
Oh, you have to go to Monitcello soon! Jefferson had the most AWESOME bed tucked into a wall between rooms. LOVE IT. Also, love the granola-on-bread idea…
Catherine says
I like the new header! It’s gorgeous 🙂 Also, Monticello looks amazing!!
CMae says
You are going to love Monticello! It’s truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen (then again, I’m a huge TJ buff, so I’m a bit impartial).
anne says
2 mile hike to Monticello?! Jealous!!
Sara says
Monticello is BEAUTIFUL! Especially in the Spring 🙂 You’ll love it.