Hornbuckle Mountain

Pop and Gran Tisdale are living their dream on the top of the mountains of North Carolina....

 they say it is just awful to wake to this every morning and go to bed every evening with one of the most beautiful sunsets one will ever lay eyes on!  

Once upon a time, they were two young honeymooners who likely never dreamt that one day this would all be their reality!

 Our time there is always remarkable.  It is peaceful.  Calm.  A step back from our wild and crazy.

 And Gran always has something crafty up her sleeve for these creative minds.

 And games are always to be played....

 Sorry or cards or whatever!

 Maddox our contortionist - I mean, really???

 In her little Maryn way, she wrapped yet another adult around her sweet little fingers.

 Horseback riding in the mountains was on our "to-do" list for this trip....

 What a fun experience for all!  A creek, a tunnel and trails of peacefulness through the woods....

 thankfully, our horses all behaved....even mine, Rambo.  

 And then we made our way to a waterfall....

 My heart in one picture.....

 and my laughter in one frame....

 I am so thankful for our little crew....each and every one of them!  

 Sweet baby girl....she told me tonight she would be big when her little sister arrives home later this year!  I told her she will always, always be my baby.....

 ATV riding is the best, especially with big brothers....

 More waterfall....

 and MK the explorer....

 and Maddox Ren, the one who insisted she be allowed to explore too!

 Cold mountain water stream....

 Colin met one of his best friends in Uncle Sam....

 And a drive down the mountain brought us upon this little wonder of life....a mother and baby elk.  Amazing.

 Air conditioning vents make the best dress enhancers:)

 And a little quiet time on the porch....

We honestly do not take advantage of this little slice of heaven as much as we should! A huge thanks to my parents for having the boys for an entire week and then hosting our whole family for an extended weekend back to back....we had such a good time and we are so thankful for the many memories that were made together!