My Family Visit- Part Two

As I had mentioned in the last post, my family came up to visit us for the weekend. Day one was a lot of fun and we wanted to make day two memorable for them as well. Since they all stayed in a nearby hotel Saturday evening we met them for breakfast to fuel up for our day! After we were all stuffed beyond the ability to walk we headed to our next destination. My favorite town ever! This is the quintessential, all-American little historic town filled with century old homes, quaint little shops and boutiques and a beautiful park and waterfalls. If I could pick anywhere to live- this would be it. It just has an almost storybook quality to it. We spent most of our day right here, all of us going camera happy and snapping a gazillion pictures.............. but seriously with a view like this, how could we not??


It is just remarkable. The beauty, the calming sound and the breeze and mist that comes off of the falls is incredible and relaxing.

The ivy covered hill is so pretty and green!

You can see the boardwalk and the many, many stairs you have to walk to get down to the level where people are standing. Then, if you want to get clear down to where we ended up you have to take a stairway that is made out of mud and moss covered rocks- and no handrail baby!

Little shops and restaurants back up to the edge and overlook this gorgeous site! One of my favorite dinners ever was in a restaurant overlooking the falls. I don't think I even ate much- I just stared out the window. It is gorgeous during the day but even more so at night.

Here is Daddy and Kyle exploring............... actually Kyle was exploring a little too far from our comfort level and Daddy "rescued" him!

You would think that Daddy's arms would get really tired after awhile!

See all of the cute little ducks? They are so precious! Talk about getting tired! They keep swimming right up to the falls! I got worn out just watching them. LOL!!

After awhile they took a break to rest and relax in the sun.

I could have stayed here all day long.

Bella loved it too. She found a rock just her size and enjoyed sitting here and watching the ducks and the waterfall!!

Kyle.............. he finds a flag to buy every where we go. Literally- everywhere. He loves the flag! And he loves to explore. Today was an "adventure" right up his alley! This picture just melts my heart.

Me and My Baby. Not a great picture of me........... I was hot and exhausted and all of my make-up had worn off by this point!!! But I rarely get pictures taken with Marc so I was happy no matter what.

Here is some of the town and on the left here is a very famous little shop- known for it's popcorn and ice cream. Mostly the ice cream!!

There are flowers every where! In beds in the sidewalks, in planters, hanging off of railings and lamp posts. They are beautiful!

My favorite boutique! Full of eye candy........... so many ideas, so many thingies, so little money and time..............

Isn't this bench adorable?

I just love the displays in this shop...............

After a long morning it is time to head back to the car..................

And say goodbye to my wonderful brother and his beautiful wife, my fabulous cousin and my sweetheart of a best friend....................... I did OK with all of the hugs and kisses until I got to my brother. For some reason I just have a very hard time saying goodbye to him. I started crying and walked away and got in my van. I didn't want them to see me cry, although I am sure they knew.

It was an amazing weekend but it went by way too quickly. I loved having them all here with us and I miss them terribly already.

But I am thankful for the time I did have with them and praise God for blessing me with such wonderful family.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

~Heather :)