Grandma and Grandpa in the mountains

We were lucky enough to pay a visit to "the mountains" while my in-laws were here.  For those of you who haven't heard about our hook-up - my sister-in-law's parents own a home off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia that they are gracious enough to let us use.

Just like everyone does on their first trip there, Bill and Judy fell in love with the mountains.  What's not to love?  Incredible views, fresh air, campfires, gorgeous and comfy accommodations, and lots of family time.  We spent Mother's Day there - which was just perfect, in my opinion.

See the kite?

 Remember Oliver and his plow?

Labor Day Weekend

It could have been a disaster.
(13 kids and 7 adults staying in a three bedroom house)

Instead, it was pretty perfect.

Levi's family, Bobby's family, Bryce, and my family headed up to stay in Audra's parent's guest house in the Virginia mountains. With that many kids around, plus cousins on Audra's side at her mom's house, the kids didn't need any entertaining by adults.

They had each other, the chicken coop, air-soft guns, rolling hills, cows, apple trees, marshmallow roasts, and Kubota rides to keep them busy and as happy as they will ever be.

We adults sat around all day in the beautiful weather, eating, chatting, and laughing at the rascals. And yawning. No matter how much you sit around in the mountains, you always still feel like curling up for a nap on the green grass under the sunny sky.

As always, we left asking ourselves when we could go back.