North Carolina

For the fourth of July we decided to go to Asheville, North Carolina. Andrew dreams of retiring here but had never been--so we decided to visit. His mom and brother were able to join us and we had a really great time!

The Biltmore Estate - largest home in America, the house alone covers 4 acres

Andrew learning to walk on stilts at Antler Hill Farms just next to the Biltmore

Keegan gave it a shot too... :)

Keegan enjoyed the petting zoo and although he can say many animal sounds, this trip helped him learn what sheep say after he heard one say "baa" :)

Scott, Leslie, Keegan, Erika, and Andrew in front of the Biltmore

Keegan loved the lions and was way more interested in them than the big ol' boring house

Scott, Keegan, Andrew, and Erika

We stayed one day in Asheville, NC and two days in a mountain cabin in Chimney Rock, NC. Keegan loved the backpack carrier at first but then decided he'd rather have Mommy carry him in it as I hiked up Chimney Rock--seriously, Keegan??

Scott, Keegan, Andrew, and Leslie at the top of Chimney Rock

Keegan, Andrew, and Erika at the top of Chimney Rock

Leslie, Erika, and Keegan decided to head back to the car after the strenuous hike in the heat but Andrew and Scott continued on to Devil's Head

Sliding Rock in Brevard, NC--this is just the line for it!

Andrew on his way down Sliding Rock (Leslie, Erika, and Keegan sat this one out... :) )

Scott on his way down Sliding Rock

The trip was a lot of fun and the cabin we stayed in was so very nice that we've decided to make the trip a tradition but perhaps in another location. We wish we could've stayed longer but after such an eventful month it is nice to be home for at least a little while! :)