Humpback Rocks…..Take 2 11/7/2021

Still wanting to take the kids to Humpback Rocks and still having hopes of the fall foliage being peak, Blake and I decided to attempt taking the kids again after breakfast. Taylor got up early and we made our Sunday pancake breakfast. This is the earliest we have ever had our pancake breakfast. After breakfastContinue reading “Humpback Rocks…..Take 2 11/7/2021”

Crabtree Falls VA Hike with the Kids 9/11/2021

Hike: Crabtree Falls Distance: 3.5 miles Elevation Gain: 1109 feet Terrain: Stairs, Muddy, Rocks, Rooty Blake had the day off from work and we decided that morning we wanted to take the kids hiking. It was a clear day in the mountains which makes for beautiful views. We decided to take the kids to SpyContinue reading “Crabtree Falls VA Hike with the Kids 9/11/2021”

Cole Mountain hike with kids 3/27/2020

35 weeks pregnant and little did I know this would be the last outing before we welcomed Taylor into the world. We travel to Montebello, VA and arrived in the area of Hog Camp Gap located off Wiggins Spring Rd. This time we chose the correct trailhead for the Cole Mountain hike. Back in NovemberContinue reading “Cole Mountain hike with kids 3/27/2020”

Carter Mountain Orchard 11/10/2019

Before I divorced, I used to take the kids to Carter Mountain Orchard once a year to pick apples and get apple cider donuts (I was skeptical at first, boy was I wrong to be skeptical – they are so good, especially when they are hot and fresh). Blake has never been to Carter MountainContinue reading “Carter Mountain Orchard 11/10/2019”

Amherst County/Piney River Trip – 3/23/2019

Ever since Blake was in his early teens, he would camp along Piney River. This is Blake’s “Happy Place”. I was excited when he decided it was time to share that place with me during a day trip to the mountains. Before getting to Piney River, I introduced Blake to a restaurant that I hadContinue reading “Amherst County/Piney River Trip – 3/23/2019”