The Drive Home, Looking Glass Falls

 Looking Glass Falls was so close to where we were staying during Thanksgiving we decided to stop there on our way back to Chapel Hill.

The falls were right near the road and easy to see.

We opted to get out and actually walked down to the river.

It was cold and we got a little wet taking pics, LOL.

This was looking in the opposite direction from the falls.

We stopped in Brevard and I saw this amazing dino.  

Had to get a pic near it.

They were all decked out in the town.

Loved this moose!

The next stop was at Lake Lure

We stopped at the Flower Bridge again.

Still beautiful

It was a great trip.

If you are ever near Brevard or the Pisgah Forest these are must see places!

~XOP~

NC Trip Part 2: Bridal Shower

We went into Brevard and walked around as the shower was not until 5pm.  

I got a good photo of the kids with Nick's nana before we left for the shower.

We stayed with her while we were in Brevard.

The shower was held at a friend of Nick's moms farm.  

They had build a barn for a wedding reception for their son and 

told Julie (Nick's mom) they could use it for the shower.  

Nick's mom had LOTS of wonderful friends that helped her put on the shower.  

The venue was perfect and so was the weather.  

This is a 360 of the venue.

Bride to be and groom to be

Gift table

 Dessert table

The fresh flowers were to die for!

Chicken from Zaxbys

Did I mention we had live blue grass music for the beginning of the shower!?!

Friends of Julie's.

They did an amazing job and it was so fun having live music!

Kelsey with her matron on honor.

Notice her belt?

I made that 2 nights before the shower.

I sat at her kitchen table sewing by hand.

It looked amazing with her dress, like it came with the dress.

A quick smooch.

Gift time.  Here are 2 of the pillows I made for them.  I will share more of these later.

Here are 2 more that I made for them.

The cows were VERY interested in the photos.

Amy did an amazing job on the bow "bouquet"  She will be carrying this at the rehearsal.

I think Nick looks like a model in this photo!

Packing up to go.

After the party we went to the local brewery, Oskar Blue, for a drink.  

It was the BEST day.

I was so grateful to Nick's family for showering them so generously!

Thanks for everything Julie and Rick (and friends).

Can't wait for the wedding!

~XOP~

NC Trip Part 1

I know that I have been quiet for awhile now.  

Babies have been born and their quilts delivered so I can NOW talk about that.  

Bridal shower gifts have been given so NOW I can talk about that too.  

This week will be several posts catching up on all of this activity.

 Breakfast (at the DTW airport) was Chick-Fillet. 

It's the only place I know of with a Chick-Fillet in MI.

My friend, Bea, (from Bea Quilter) picked me up from the airport and

 we headed to Brixx Pizza for lunch.

 I got the chicken BBQ pizza and she got Hawaiian.  It was such good pizza!

Then we went to 3 quilt shops.  We both forgot to get a pic at Wish Upon a Quilt = /

Then we went to Bernina World of Sewing.

 Next up was the Cary quilt shop.  OMGosh!  

This shop used to be in a little house and now it is in a HUGE store!!! 

 By far my most favorite shop.  

Of course I found things to buy!  

I have not taken any photos of those things yet, but will share once I do.

Kelsey and I went and had a pedicure and ran some wedding errands on Thursday.

We went out for dinner at Dame's Chicken and Waffles in Durham that night

This was my dinner.  

Kelsey got the sweet potato waffles and they were even better than the regular ones!!

Managed a quick pic in the park on the way back to the car.

Friday found us packing up and heading to Brevard to see Nick's family and get ready for the shower.

I had to wrap my gifts and Mitch supervised.  

He does NOT like me, LOL.  

You all know how much I love cats and most cats like me too.  

I wish he was friendlier, but Max, their dog, makes up for it.  He does some amazing tricks.

We got a photo of most of the family (Nick's brother, Austin was missing).  

We grilled and had a nice dinner and visit with the family.

The entertainment for the evening was when we all went on the front porch and 

took turns target shooting.  

My daughter hit the can every time!  Even the grandma's took a turn.

This is getting a little long so I will post about the shower later.

~XOP~