Ahhh, Linville...

It was a breath of fresh air.  Literally.  Charlie, Arlo, Zoe, Roscoe and I (and GranDeda for part of the time) spent a week's vacation breathing in the cool, crisp, breezy mountain air.  For any of you who don't know, Linville is in the NC mountains, about 30 minutes from Boone, near Grandfather Mountain.  It is paradise (to us, anyways). 

We ate every single meal (and graham cracker) outside.

We went swimming every day.

We crawled around in the grass under Carolina blue skies that matched his eyes.

We shared a swing with GranDeda.

We did a little rock-climbing.

We entertained ourselves with common household objects.  And a little water.

We strolled.

We snuggled.

We played in the sand.

And then took baths with mom to wash off all that sand!  (Check out his farmer's tan.)

Not pictured: morning coffee in rocking chairs on the front porch, daily golf cart adventures around the 'hood, raspberry picking (and eating), afternoon naps, outlet-shopping followed up with ice cream, home-cooking, loft-sleeping with open windows, and lots of family bonding time.  

Believe it or not, today is Arlo's 10-month birthday.  My, how time is flying.  A week spent with family was priceless. 

Love, Katie