we arrived in the mountains of north carolina after two flights and a drive to west jefferson, to visit garry's parents and attend the wedding of his uncle dan. we left the boys at home, to attend school and sporting events with the help of our dear sitter and my parents. upon arrival to "the mountains" hampton made herself at home. that is, after opening the party packages nana had assembled! new jammies, coloring stuff, stickers, lipgloss & jewelry to name a few. after that, she quickly summoned aunt meme to jump in the leaves & pick apples with her. the leaves...they were amazing...and plentiful. enough for a giant pile to soften the blow of landing on the hard ground (don't be mistaken...i didn't try it). we enjoyed shopping in west jefferson, blowing rock and boone...experiencing all of the local sites and restaurants, as well as the blue ridge parkway bridge, serious dancing at the rehearsal dinner with an incredible bluegrass band, and a beautiful wedding. what a delightful weekend. nana cooked some fabulous meals, we dined in all the right spots, and finished the trip with a fabulous lunch in winston-salem. hampton made quite the impression on the bunch...quickly joining in on the dancing (with the bride's father) the night of the rehearsal, and the bride herself during the reception. at the conclusion of the reception, "tootsie" (the bride's mother) presented hampton with the cross necklace she had purchased to wear for the wedding. what a treat! hampton is STILL beyond thrilled!
we arrived in the mountains of north carolina after two flights and a drive to west jefferson, to visit garry's parents and attend the wedding of his uncle dan. we left the boys at home, to attend school and sporting events with the help of our dear sitter and my parents. upon arrival to "the mountains" hampton made herself at home. that is, after opening the party packages nana had assembled! new jammies, coloring stuff, stickers, lipgloss & jewelry to name a few. after that, she quickly summoned aunt meme to jump in the leaves & pick apples with her. the leaves...they were amazing...and plentiful. enough for a giant pile to soften the blow of landing on the hard ground (don't be mistaken...i didn't try it). we enjoyed shopping in west jefferson, blowing rock and boone...experiencing all of the local sites and restaurants, as well as the blue ridge parkway bridge, serious dancing at the rehearsal dinner with an incredible bluegrass band, and a beautiful wedding. what a delightful weekend. nana cooked some fabulous meals, we dined in all the right spots, and finished the trip with a fabulous lunch in winston-salem. hampton made quite the impression on the bunch...quickly joining in on the dancing (with the bride's father) the night of the rehearsal, and the bride herself during the reception. at the conclusion of the reception, "tootsie" (the bride's mother) presented hampton with the cross necklace she had purchased to wear for the wedding. what a treat! hampton is STILL beyond thrilled!
