A day in the mount-uns

Yes, that's how my kids say mountains. They are country. Just like their mama. We went to my parents this past weekend. On Saturday we spent the day at Julian Price Park in Blowing Rock... it's on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We used to frequent this place when I was young. I have many, many fond memories of this park.... picnics, playing in the creek, hikes, games, relaxing... you name it. My kids love to visit this park too. They've been several times over the past few years with Mimi & PawPaw. When the boys were smaller they always said they wanted to go "throw yocks in the keek" (translation... throw rocks in the creek). Saturday we got to spend most of the day here as a family. It hasn't changed a bit... but I don't remember the water being so cold. Guess that's a sign that I'm getting older.

We grilled hotdogs for lunch, all the boys took a hike on the trail, played in the creek, raced boats, threw rocks and relaxed. Such a fun day! I'm glad my kids can experience some of the memories I had growing up.