The weather was actually such a big deal that the local news out of Atlant pre-empted EVERYTHING to talk about the icy roads and water main breaks....over and over and over again. Normally we may not have noticed, but when you are restricted to local channels, can't get out from under the blanket by the fire and have a dog nuzzled in between you, it gets old!
Thankfully, the little room that Charlie slept in stayed toasty warm all weekend, and by noon each day we were all able to venture out into the living room where it had warmed up to about 63, which was actually quite comfortable.
Despite the frigid temps, each day we set out on adventures post morning nap. Friday we drove over to Helen, GA, and it was like stepping directly into a Heidi movie. There wasn't much open (apparently January is an incredibly slow month), but the town is adorable and we can't wait to visit in the summer to try out the water park and see the shops.
On the way back we checked out Tallulah Gorge, the deepest gorge East of the Mississippi. It was quite impressive, especially when you learn that some crazy person actually walked across it on a high wire once! We capped off the day with the highlight of Charlie's weekend, a ride in the cart at Walmart and a new balloon!
Saturday we took Charlie to the Dillard House in Dillard, NC. It's a family-style restaurant where they serve you everything on the menu -- seriously! The food and service were great, and I think Charlie may have found his favorite restaurant!
After lunch we drove on up to Highlands, NC, which is an absolutely adorable little town that reminds us of Eureka Springs, AR -- lots of shops and galleries. While Charlie was still napping we checked out the Bridal Falls, a waterfall over the road. It was frozen so we didn't drive under it, but we did walk through. It was gorgeous. Once Charlie woke up we had fun poking around in the toy store and a couple other shops before heading back to the cabin for pizza, a fire and football.
Jason and I spent Sunday morning watching crazy infomercials curled up on the couch with Otis while Charlie napped -- I really don't know how I survived so long without cable before I got married. Then we all loaded up and headed home. We tried to stop at a store where there are real-live goats walking around on the roof, appropriately called Goats on the Roof, but it was closed. You gotta love the mountains!
Overall we had an amazingly relaxed and fun family vacation despite the record low temperatures, and to top it off, all of the time curled up under the blankets may have convinced Otis to finally forgive us for having a baby!
The Dew-Drop-In
Playing cups in the cabin
Helping Daddy with the fire
Breakfast in Bed
Not pleased...
Where do I start?
Yummy!
Mom & Dad at Bridal Falls
