A week in the mountains...

We just got back from a week at my parents' North Carolina cabin. At the end of a long winding road, at the top of a beautiful mountain, you find serenity. We were surrounded by trees, hummingbirds, chipmunks, and total PEACE. As soon as we arrived, I felt like my soul took a deep breath and said Ahhhhh..... I love the mountains. The crisp clean air, the constant song of birds, and the lush green forests. I am in complete withdrawal...

Our biggest worry? Should I lay in the hammock or sit on the porch to read? What hike are we going on this afternoon? What should we make for lunch? Big decisions to make...let me tell ya. ;)

Xman had a blast! He loved his backpack rides through the mountains.

He learned so many new words...and all of a sudden began pointing to things that he knew! It blew us away! We would say, "Where's the tree?" and he would point to them!!! He did this with tree, rain, pants, fan, light, hat, water, tiger, monkey, elephant (stuffed animals)Nani, Papi, Mommy, and Daddy! Holy moly! It's like his brain grew every day. So cool!! :)

We went on amazing hikes to waterfalls, around mountain lakes, and up to the tops of mountains where we could see panaramic views. It was awesome!

 

We took naps in the hammock, read books, played board games, and spent quality time together.

I loved spending day after day with my parents. They got so much time with X, and it was just so nice to sit and read together while Xman napped. My mom and I don't usually sit and read much at home...so it was a really nice treat. No to do lists...just relaxing and enjoying our time together.

This is what we woke up to every morning...

and went to sleep to every night...

It was cool in the mornings and evenings and perfect during the day. Humidity? What is that!?

It has taken me a full two days to really get over my end of vacation blues. My heart really loves the mountains and feels SO at home there. But, a friend of mine reminded me recently that our heart can know many homes...no matter what, wherever X and Trav are is home to me. Adding my mom and dad into the mix just makes it that much sweeter! Now, if Chloe, Erich, Ben and WyWy were there too, you'd have to drag me away kicking and screaming.

See that smile? Anywhere he is...is home to me.