Saturday we went to the market, bakery and Franklin Park. Then it was off to Asheville for some shopping and a yummy Thai lunch. We ate at Basil Pot which is in the Grove Arcade area. I can't believe we never went to this part of town before, but we will definitely head there again soon. They had lots of yummy looking restaurants and cute shops.
After getting home from Asheville the troops still had lots of energy so we changed and headed out for a hike. We found a new trail, Andy's Cove. Somehow we have not hiked that one before, but it is perfect for the kids. It is only .7 miles and easy. Basically up and down in a long oval. They have nature signs and things for the kids to learn. We also went across a suspension bridge which made Jack slightly nervous, though not until after he finished! Since that hike was pretty easy we headed out on the exercise trail too. In total it was probably 1.5+ miles we hiked on both trails...and Sean hiked it all by himself except for the last 100 yards! We have another hiker among us!!
Sean hiking all by himself and loving it
The creek we crossed twice
Chasing squirrels
Jack climbing up the dirt
Saturday we cooked out some pork chops and veggies we got at the market. It was a quiet evening at home. The boys went to bed easily since they were worn out from their hike.
Sunday we cleaned up a little and then headed out for a hike before we had to leave town. As we drove it began to rain. By the time we got to the trail head it was just misty and stopped precipitating quickly. We hike Hooker Falls trail, another new one for us. Somehow we never hiked this trail before either. It is great for the kids, easy, mostly flat and the falls are perfect for playing in the water. This will be the perfect place in the hot summer months to cool off!!!
The gang ready to go!
Goofball Jack right before he put his feet in the water
Jack and Ewan wanted to walk into the water so shorts came off
Admiring the waterfall
Sean finally decided he had to follow his brothers and get his feet wet too!
Ewan LOVES getting wet!
Sean venturing out on his own
Jack wanted to walk up to the actual waterfall
BRRRR!! That is some cold water!
The big boys climbing the rock wall
Jack had to dunk his head, not quit ready to put his whole body in!
Copycat Ewan
Fun swinging with Daddy
Ewan swinging upside down and splashing
Sean's turn
And of course admiring the nature!!
We headed to the house, had lunch, cleaned, packed up and headed back to Columbia for a birthday party and then home. A busy and fun weekend!
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