Natural Bridge...such a special place to B's fam and the place we meet for his family reunion each year. I love it there and love all of the memories it holds for B and the memories we are making there for our kids.
This was our first trip with three kids in a hotel. We couldn't have asked for better sleeping. Thank You, Lord! Had to wake Garner Saturday for the day's activities!
That morning, we enjoy Breakfast with the Old & Rare...there's a story to that, and to most everything involved in the weekend. It's part of what makes it so special. :) B and the kids headed there...
Always afterwards, there's a family pic at the big bear and fun playing with all the novelty items in the gift shop. We let the kids pick something as long as it's under $5. This year we enjoyed Greer bringing countless items to us, asking each time, "How much dollars is this?" She settled on a purple sparkly butterfly ring and a purple butterfly note pad with a purple furry pen. Perfect choice. (I thought it was a pretty impressive combination for her to put together for $4.98 actually.)
On to Cave Mountain Lake...hanging out in the grass, looking for tadpoles, playing a little baseball, swimming etc. All in one :)
In the pavilion, we hear from Uncle Bill, eat, enjoy the story-telling contest, eat, sing, eat, enjoy a variety show, eat, do some silly dancing (as seen below), eat, dance the Virginia reel and eat. :)
In the pavilion, we hear from Uncle Bill, eat, enjoy the story-telling contest, eat, sing, eat, enjoy a variety show, eat, do some silly dancing (as seen below), eat, dance the Virginia reel and eat. :)
The crew this year...missing a few :(
The matriarch and patriarch, Aunt Ginny & Uncle Bill. Love them SO much. One of my and B's favorite memories is of a weekend we spent with them at their beautiful place in PA. I so wish we could have more time like that with them.
Heading back to the hotel...oh Greer!
Can't be there without making a quick visit next door to the dinosaur forest!
Sunday morning at Granny Tolley's. Feels like home.
A baseball glove in hand and a barbie in his back pocket...the Dad life :)
And it happens every year...less than an hour on the road after a busy and fun weekend.
Love this time every year...it's what family is all about.
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