This winter has been surprisingly manageable. We’ve only had one weekend that gave us some cabin fever, but thankfully most of that crazy blizzard missed us (with the exception of a little snow and quite a bit of ice.) While we haven’t had to deal with extreme snowfall, it still gets a little dreary and boring in the winter. We find ourselves missing being able to play outside every day and let’s face it, wearing socks all the time isn’t this Florida girl’s cup of tea.
Thankfully we were able to break up some of the winter blah by taking two quick trips out of town. One was a tag-long work trip for Chris to Great Wolf Lodge in Charlotte and the other was a weekend get away to see the mountains in Boone.
Great Wolf Lodge was a much needed chance to get our bathing suits on and play without fear of freeeezing! The kids loved the arcade, bowling alley, and water park. They also had a blast in their own little wolf den, complete with bunk beds and their own T.V. (I’m telling you, these kids have got it so rough.) On this trip we learned that Brady is ridiculously fearless when it comes to really high water slides and Nolan is just cool with the really shallow kiddie pool area.
My water baby in his glory.
Our next adventure was a weekend trip to Boone. We wanted the boys to be able to play in the snow and check out the mountains in the winter. (And secretly we just wanted to go eat at some of our favorite restaurants.) The Boone/Blowing Rock area is quickly becoming one of our family’s favorite vacation spots and it’s awesome that the boys are becoming familiar with the area and making so many memories there.
Our first (and most important) stop when we got to town…Come Back Shack. Holy milkshakes!
Traveling…I’m in it for the food.
Next stop, Grandfather Mountain.
Cute lil’ mountain climbers!
Family selfie before crossing the mile high swinging bridge.
Brady was once again fearless on the mountain. He always wants to climb higher!
Whatever you do, don’t look down. (MILE high!)
first of all, he’s ridiculously handsome. second, he threw a snowball at my camera.
Snowball fight!
Sit on the side of this mountain. Don’t move. Don’t fall. Now, smile!
The otters on the mountain really liked the boys!
Ahhh those views. North Carolina rocks.
We also spent some time in Downtown Blowing Rock. One of the cutest little towns ever!
More snowball fights!
And, more eating. Like I said, we mostly travel for the food.
And Brady’s favorite part of the trip…the Jacuzzi tub in the hotel suite. Livin’ the life.
I love our adventures, big and small. Anytime I can combine travel, food, and my sweet boys, I’m a happy girl. No winter blues here!
our blessed adventures 