October 16-18

Another family trip this month.  We drove up to Roanoke, Va for a couple of days to visit Jonnie's aunt, uncle and cousin & his wife.  Lots of fun, wish we could have stayed longer.  We traveled to nearby Mill Mtn, got to see the Roanoke Star up close (it's HUGE), and visited the Mill Mtn zoo and Discovery Center. 

More photos from Mill Mtn, Va

October 8th & 9th

We spent the weekend of Oct 8 down at Myrtle Beach with my mom and my brother & his family, for a branch of my mom's family's annual reunion.  The weekend was way too short (and much warmer than we expected, hence no bathing suits for the beach!).   

Daytrips

We've had a pretty fun week.  LOTS of time on the road.  Our trip to W. Jefferson last Sunday was followed up with a trip to the zoo in Asheboro, the aquarium at Ft. Fisher, visiting a friend in Wilmington, and taking the canoe out to Lake Crabtree.  The kids seem to have as much energy as ever but Jonnie and I are whooped and ready for a few normal days!