We just got back from a fun and relaxing weekend in North Carolina with Mike and Amy. We planned this trip as a birthday celebration for Amy but the timing could not have worked out better considering their recent news. Since learning about Mike's acceptance to a school that will require him to be in Colorado for the next two years we were grateful for the time spent with them before they leave. The weekend was filled with fall activities to match the gorgeous fall weather. Although I would have been perfectly happy eating smores by the fireplace the entire weekend, my mother-in-law gave us great recommendations, including Barber's Orchard where we got the most delicious apple cider and apples. I even got to try apple cider doughnuts for the first time. Yum! Shopping on main street was hands down Charlie's favorite part of the trip because she got to pick out some treats from the dog bakery. Another first for me was our trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I was hoping to see more fall color in the trees than was present but still beautiful nonetheless. I was so excited to get to watch some elk grazing in the fields for awhile. I searched my hardest for a black bear but was unsuccessful. We ended our trip to the park with a fabulous sunset ; ) Most of all I am grateful for a great time with some of our best friends.
Mike and Amy we will miss you terribly but are very excited for you to go on this adventure. Happy birthday, Amy!
Keep you posted,
<3 L
