Our trip, part 1

On Oct 24th Sean left for Las Vegas for a two week TDY (temporary duty). I decided that Caroline and I had been hanging around our house for way too long, so we packed up and headed out for a two week trip that included seeing FOUR different states!! It was some serious traveling, but well worth it!!!

First, we drove up to Montreat, North Carolina. It is a very small town about 20 minutes away from Asheville. We met Caroline’s grandparents, Gigi and Grandad Penrod (aka Susan and Mike), at the home of a friend who was nice enough to let us stay there by ourselves. It was this family’s second home, but very well outfitted with everything we could ever need. The house is up in the mountains with tons of windows that look out on the beautiful views of changing leaves. It was very cold while we were there and even snowed a little on our last day!! We had fun catching up and playing with Caroline in front of the fireplace. It was soooo relaxing; I didn’t want to ever leave!! But we had more places to visit and people to see! Here are some pictures from part one of our travels!!

Eating lunch at the Bistro on the Biltmore property

Susan and Mike at the Biltmore (Caroline was asleep)

Cuddling with Grandad after her bath in front of the fire

With Gigi

Seeing snow for the first time!!!

Warming up in front of the fire after playing in the snow

Caroline's first tea party at an English tea room in Asheville. We had afternoon tea and Caroline loved tasting the cake, scones and cream!!! Such a girlie girl :)

Thanks Mike and Susan!! We had such a great time!!