Bryan's mom made her 1st trip out to visit us a couple weeks ago.
While here, we did so many fun things -- just showing her around our area and giving her a taste of what our life is like.
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I made a friend at the Rudder
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On the lake
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Cotton at the local farmer's store
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Sharyn at the local farmer's country store
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What to do on Cinco de Mayo? Break out the Margaritaville margarita machine and make Bryan's favorite meal!
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We ate at our most favorite restaurant in Black Mountain
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And then headed to Chimney Rock for a hike
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After our hike we grabbed some ice cream and sat by the river... oh, and we made another duck friend!
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I had to go to NYC for work, so Bryan and his mom got a few days of real quality time together.
He planned an amazing Mother's Day weekend, which began with a trip to the Botanical Gardens.
He planned an amazing Mother's Day weekend, which began with a trip to the Botanical Gardens.
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For Mother's Day brunch, Bryan took his mom to the VanLandingham Estate
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And lastly, they took Cali on a walk out at Latta Plantation
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sounds like you had a great time out with Bryan's mom! And looks like the weather was wonderful for your beautiful weekend :) The gardens look gorgeous, I would go nuts taking pictures of flowers!
ReplyDeleteI miss the Rudder! Where is this Chimney Rock? Looks so pretty and I want to go there next time we come there!
ReplyDeleteBest time ever - thank you for such great southern hospitality!
ReplyDeletewhere you live looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteseems like you guys got to fit in a lot of fun also before you had to leave.
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that farmer's market looks like SO much fun!!! we have one in nashville and i love to head over there for fresh fruits, veggies, and all sorts of other fun goodies!
ReplyDeleteLooks like y'all had such a great, relaxing time!! and I love all that you have to do and see, so close to home!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great weekend. I'm sure Bryan's mom had a blast. :)
ReplyDeleteYour Cinco de Mayo meal looks delish! How did you prepare those artichokes??
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a great time! The country store is one of my favorites to go to with my mom. I cannot remember the name of it to save my life though!
ReplyDeleteWow looks like she had a fabulous trip! You all did so much. Wahoo, now you need a nap :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful time. Love your pictures. That waterfall almost looks fake. Just stunning. You all look so happy together! :)
ReplyDeleteChimney rock looks gorgeous!! May I use this post in my monthly Uniquely Your City feature post? This is exactly the kind of city lovin' I love!
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