The Biltmore

America's house.  Amazing. The home has 43 bathrooms, a pool, bowling alley, separate bedrooms for the Mr. and Mrs. as well as a sitting room between them. The library is extraordinary and the dining room phenomenal. However, it is not air conditioned. The last time I was there was around Christmas several years ago and I didn't miss the AC then.  The house and gardens are wonderful, so if you ever get a chance to go, even in the summer (they have fans) it is well worth the visit. 

Antler Hill Farm

We got to Asheville, NC late in the day on Saturday, but we had time to visit the Antler Hill Farm on the backside of the Biltmore Estate.  It was a lot of fun.  There were lots of flowers and friendly farm animals-the girls had a great time, we did as well.  After visiting the farm, we went to a very fancy restaurant then swimming at the hotel.  Nice way to end the day.

Tybee take 2

On the second day that we went to the beach, it was raining.  We started the day at the pier.  When we got to the end, a man reeled in a baby shark. I tell you I know sharks are in the ocean but when you see one pulled out of the water, it does nothing to calm my fear.  The rain subsided and we went on about our day.  The girls played in the surf and had a better time on day two.  I think because we didn't attempt to get them out in the ocean.  After lunch at Fannie's, we climbed to the top of the lighthouse.  The girls climbed all 178 steps to the top and we carried them down. Then, we went back "home" to visit Tricia, Bryan, and Grandma Ash.  Another great day.

Tybee Island

From Savannah, we drove over to Tybee Island to access the beach.  The girls had a good time, minus the wave going over all of us.  They certainly enjoyed the sand and the surf. Mollie still says she doesn't like the waves.  We had a wonderful time.

savannah

We were able to go to Savannah for a few days too.  We stayed with Elaine's mother, Tricia and Bryan.  It was such fun.  I loved staying in a home, it is so much easier with the girls.It is such a beautiful city.  We got a driving tour from Aunt Elaine's sister and her husband. They also offered to babysit so Andy and I could visit Savannah, mainly River Street.  We enjoyed seeing the Spanish moss and the palm trees,  we have nothing like it in Kentucky. 

Macon

We spent one night with Andy's Aunt Elaine. We got to enjoy her company and that of her sons as we rode out a power outage.  We also got to enjoy some snicker doodle pie.  Talk about yummy.  See snicker doodle pie recipe. Here Mollie is enjoying a book with her Aunt.  We had such a great time on our visit and look forward to the next time we see Elaine.  We love her. 

 

blessings

Chattanooga

We spent a few days in Chattanooga with Andy's sister and her family.  We had such a good time at the Children's Discovery Museum, playing in the fountains and hanging out.  What a blessing they are; we enjoyed our time there so much. I'm so thankful for happy memories.  Blessings.