Mountain GetAway

The kids got a couple of days out of school for Election Day so I convinced them that we could rent a cabin and go to the mountains.  They only agreed to it if they could take all of their electronics and that it was actually going to be a vacation and not a trip!  I found an awesome cabin - or rather house - near Banner Elk and Barrett agreed to it.  Apparently, as a boy they would drive up to Valle Crucis to get their Christmas tree and go to the original Mast General Store so he was all about it taking a trip down memory lane.  And the cabin was on a mountain stream so he was looking forward to trout fishing!

Kids loved staying in their PJ's all day; I read 2 books; and Barrett caught a few fish.  We even tackled the hiking thing again and went on an easy hike at the Cascades.  I must say, though, that when we got to the house, the kids freaked out because their were animals on the wall, a bear rug, and "creepy Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls" so they both pitched a big fit right when we arrived.  My feelings were hurt and I told them "never again will we go anywhere"!

Needless to say, after they realized how bad they had acted, they apologize profusely.  Bonner even included her apology note in her "blog" that she kept during our trip!

 On Saturday, we went to the original Mast General store which is pretty cool - they actually have several buildings now to support all the visitors.  Of course, the children just wanted candy!

On Sunday, we waited for an hour for breakfast at Sunrise Grille and it was worth it! Bonner enjoyed a yummy hot chocolate while we waited.  And then we went on our little hike to the Cascades!

Bonner with her hot chocolate!

On Tuesday, we went back to Sunrise Grille to eat breakfast there again!  We hit the road and headed home in time to vote!