Standing Rock
Standing Rock, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
We should buy land here
We are leaving west North Carolina this morning. The views, the mountains, the waterfalls and creeks, they stole our hearts and we’ve added this area to our “we should buy land here” list. It makes me even more excited to explore the western side of the smokies in Tennessee later this year. For now, we are off to enjoy Raleigh for a few weeks!
Best friends forever
Best friends forever. Through thick and thin, near or far, up or down, these kids have each other. The teens keep in touch so well I wondered if they’d find new things to talk about in person….they totally did! Their momma and I first met at a garage sale I was having to get rid of all our baby stuff over 9 years ago. Ha! We were “done” but went on to have 2 more boys. Then later we set up a play date for the girls and I am so thankful we did! Their family has been such a blessing to us over the years. By chance, we went from neighbors […]
Hiking in the rain
Today we went hiking in the rain. On purpose. I can’t say that’s something we ever would have done while living in a house. But when it’s been a rough day and there’s a waterfall in the national park 8 minutes away, it was tempting. And you know what, it was perfect and exactly what I needed.
A little more alive in a national park
I’m pretty sure this is our 41st National Park or Monument! And the first of five we will visit in the next two months! We always feel a little more alive in a national park, it’s invigorating!