Carolina on my Mind........

North Carolina is a very special place for David and me. We used to travel up there about every 2 months while we were dating and got engaged there too. We had not been there since Christmas of 2008, however, and were so excited to spend Labor Day there.

Grandma Kathy and I drove up on the Tuesday before Labor Day and were there for a week; the guys joined us for the long weekend. Although Kathy has more pictures on her camera, here are a few snapshots from our fabulous and COOL week in NC.

Carson and Alden are the best travelers! They did great on the way there and the way home - we left around 5am each time (which wasn't so fun for the adults) but it allowed us to make only 2 stops to arrive at our destination - WELL worth it!

Kathy and I hung out with the babies on Wednesday and Thursday, and then the men arrived that night. Friday, Kathy took me to the Old Edwards Inn Spa - Oh MY!!! Although I have been in the past, the pampering was amazing and I REALLY needed it :) The spa is actually currently rated the Number 1 Spa in North America by Conde Nast!!! Whew - did I feel like a princess. Thank you Bob and Kathy for this special treat!!!

Each afternoon, we would spend some time strolling through Skywater....Alden just cruising in his stroller.

Carson enjoying his time strolling too!

Grandma Kathy and the boys

On Thursday, Kathy and I decided to be adventurous and take the boys hiking on the mountain. We loaded up the boys in their packs and set out. Whew!!! Were we tired, but it was a fun day and we were proud of ourselves too!

Alden and I hiking along :)

Carson and Grandma Kathy enjoying their hike :)

Our family at Skywater.