Waterfalls, hiking and home

We had a weekend without any plans so we went to do some hiking and swimming at DuPont State Forest.  We went up to High Falls, Hooker Falls and Triple Falls.  It's one of the most beautiful areas in WNC.  I've been fortunate enough to call this place my "office" when working with Muddy Sneakers.  It's absolutely breathtaking.

High Falls from the trail

Swimming at the falls

Myles

Grady

A bed full of dogs

Emma wanted me to bring all the dogs for a ride in the car.  It was extremely annoying

Pippy went to the groomer.  She was less than excited.

Emma begged to go for a ride on the dirt bike

So off they went

I decided to try my hand at quilting.  I stunk at it.

Highland Games- Boone

We haven't been up to Boone for awhile now and we haven't checked out the Grandfather Mountain Highland Game since we had kids.  It was time to head up the mountain.  We hit Tweetsie Railroad for a cowboy adventure.  The boys are getting a little old for the park but they still enjoyed themselves.  Emma loved every minute.

Checking out the fake horses

Josh and Em take a car for a spin

In 3 years, this kid will actually have a learners permit.

Myles was ready to roll out

Em actually liked the rides this time. Usually she says they hurt her belly.

She even rode this big one with the boys.  

Getting ready for the weirdest ride of all.....

The mouse train!

The train stops in a strange, colorful, smelly tunnel where mice are singing.

The Tennessee Tornado

If you can, zoom up on Myles happy face.  It's adorable.

Of course, we visited the Tweestie Jail

We went back to our favorite campground in Boone, the Honey Bear.

Chillin at the site

We went to the Highland Games which as kind of a disaster.  It was hot, crowded and super expensive.  We could hardly see the games.  So later that night, the boys and I went back for music at the games.  It wasn't crowded at all and we had a blast.  Emma and Josh stayed at the campground.

I'm pretty sure we won't be back next year.

Independence Day

What is more American than a Rodeo?  That's where we headed to celebrate the 4th.  The Wardwells and Scalas hit the Old Fort Rodeo and it did not disappoint.

Watching the horses

First ride

Our crew in the bleachers

Bull riding

It started pouring rain but that didn't stop us from watching

We wrapped up the night with Fireworks

We will definitely be back in 2020