So continuing from the last post, after naptime we headed to downtown Blowing Rock for some fun. We started off our afternoon at the park, where the boys had lots of fun swinging and Aiden enjoyed a fun climb on the rock wall!
One happy swinger
Another happy swinger
Our little rock climbing boy (with a little help from Grandpa!)
After we spent some time at the park, we headed through a couple shops and decided to get some ice cream. My mom got a chocolate ice cream cone so Aiden decided that's what he wanted too, while I ordered some fresh lemonade. Note to self: no more chocolate ice cream for the kiddos. It makes stains in shirts that are about impossible to get out, especially these cute new shirts (thankfully the shirts are clean after lots of hard work!). We headed outside with our snacks where Aiden made a big mess out of his melting ice cream, but it got even crazier when Andrew decided that he was hungry when he saw everyone else eating. He started fussing and fussing and fussing and didn't stop until we got home where I quickly fed him!
My dad had to go to a photography exhibit by a friend so my mom and I headed with the kids to the outlets for some shopping. We found the BEST deals at the Gymboree outlet-unheard of deals which will help complete next summer's wardrobe for the boys:) The shopping trip wore the boys out and they quickly went to bed once we got home.
Our last day in Blowing Rock, we decided to head to Grandfather Mountain. We started off our trip to this national park by visiting the nature center. Aiden loved seeing the animals there, especially as the bears were being fed. After we left the nature center, we drove up to the top of the mountain. It's crazy steep to get up the mountain, but there are awesome views:) At the top of Grandfather Mountain, there is a mile high swinging bride that you walk across. It's kind of creepy scary because it really does move around as you walk on it. But we survived and I am planning on doing it again another time!
Checking out the bears from Grandpa's shoulders
Getting ready to head on the bridge with MeMe
Grandfather Mountain, Be Careful!
Hang on tihgt!
It's really a mile high up:)
We spent our free moments at Grandpa's playing, playing, and playing. We had a great time and I enjoyed our first visit to his new house in Blowing Rock. Can't wait to go back again soon:)
Somebody loves John Deere!
Our little playing machine
Having some breakfast:)
Crazy, crazy hair!
1 comment:
....a "crazy steep mountain". Sounds like a good location for a marathon!
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