Maria and Brynley, getting ready for our picnic lunch at Chimney Rock.
Sweet Blythe.
Little Brynley. I can't believe she is almost 1 year old!
The school bus we rode to the trailhead at Chimney Rock. The kids LOVED it!
BFF's! Mason has really missed Mitchell, as you can see.
The four big kids, Mitchell, Blythe, Max, and Mason.
My 3 favorite boys!
The Nudd's. Five of our favorites!
My family!
I'm always up for some lovin' on mommy!
We made it!
Brynley got tired. So she took a nap. We were all a little jealous. Brandon is a stellar dad.
It was totally worth it. Look at that view.
I carried Max the whole way down. He rode on Mike's shoulders on the way up, but Mike had to carry Mason most of the way down. We weren't exactly doing a kid-friendly hike, but it was well worth the extra effort.
Max was the first one to cross the finish line at the bottom.
Mason loves "race-cars" because they are "RRRRRRRReeeeaaaaallly Faaaaaaaaaassst" to quote him.
Future Lovas? If I have my way...that is a yes.
Amazing.
The start of my amazing birthday with Maria at the Biltmore Estate, getting our pedicures.
In the waiting room, having some snacks.
Maria's turn.
The view of the Biltmore "house" from the start of the courtyard.
Getting some treats in the carriage house courtyard after our pedi's and tour of the house.
Isn't she so cute?!!
We walked so far that we had no guilt indulging in some delicious pastries.
Yum. Apple pastry, Cream puff, baklava, pecan roll. No leftovers.
Front ride side of the house. I wish we could have taken pictures inside. I can't really describe how amazing it was. It has a bowling alley, swimming pool, 3 kitchens (pastry kitchen, meat kitchen, main kitchen) and literally wings of bedrooms. My entire house wouldn't fill up the music room and the two story library was at least twice that large.
Looking down from what I'm guessing is some sort of driveway or extra parking or who knows what. I should check my info book, but I'm too lazy right now.
We were all smiles. SO much fun, wish such a wonderful person!
Looking back at the left side of the house.
I just LOVE this girl!
Ok, so I had to flirt with the camera just a little bit.
We stayed until after everyone was gone, even the employees were walking home. It was so quiet and peaceful. It felt like we were living in "Pride and Prejudice".
Facing away from the house these are multi-leveled walkways.
Let's be honest, we're more like sisters than friends. :)
The bridge you see in "The Last of the Mohicans". Most of the movie was filmed at Chimney Rock and on the Biltmore Estate.
Another set of future spouses, cross your fingers, sharing puffs at an awesome place called Tupelo Honey Cafe.
Our big family table!
These two have mostly a loving relationship.
Who says you can't just suck the jam off the biscuit and then put more jam on it?
Big smiles!
Blythe perfecting the process.
Me and my goofy little Max.
Homemade black bean burger with fried okra. We are in the south and loving it!
Back at the Nudd's hanging out on the front porch.
The big boys got to work quickly.
I don't think I've seen two boys who aren't related love each other so much.
Popsicles!
You have to be around Blythe to fully appreciate her cuteness. Not only is she a darling to look at, but she's a dear to be around.
Singing "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" to the kids. I felt like a superstar.
A shirtless Blythe pushing Mason in the stroller.
My turn!
Bathtime!
For a few minutes we had all 5 kids in the tub at the same time!
Jammies on, ready for bed.
Thanks for looking. We had such a wonderful time!
That was a delightful little jaunt into your life. Thanks for sharing. And don't let anyone fool you, my beauty, you ARE a superstar!
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