Father Tim's Church in Mitford! (Blowing Rock, NC)

Readers of the beloved "Mitford" Series of books by Jan Karon will recognize the St. Mary's of the Hills Episcopal Church of Blowing Rock, NC as the home of "Father Tim". (Could it be Father Tim mowing the lawn?)

Julian Price Lake on Blue Ridge Parkway

View of Grandfather Mountain from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Julian Price Lake. Our friend Amy Dietrich from Jackson visited us at our cabin in Beech Mountain for a few days!

Linville Falls along Blue Ridge Parkway

Darrell and I enjoyed a visit from Amy Dietrich from Jackson! Elaine and Amy went exploring along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The "Wee Kirk" Presbyterian Church is in Linville and we visited Linville Falls - a beautiful double falls!

Markus' football practice

Markus is playing Junior Football this year - it was fun to watch the practice in Huntersville, NC!

NASCAR Museum in Charlotte, NC with Wennborg's

The Wennborg grandchildren enjoyed visiting the NASCAR museum in Charlotte, NC! Darrell with Kitty, Linnea, Emma and Markus! The kids would make a great pit crew as they race against the clock! And Elaine waves the checkered flag!

We all drove race simulators! Great fun! Elaine and Emma like Jeff Gordon! The Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch!

II NASCAR Museum in Charlotte, NC with Wennborg's

More photos of the NASCAR Museum in Charlotte, NC. The museum had many interactive features and hands on activities for all! The young and old kids all had a good time! The entrance to the museum show how the track has evolved from a flat road to a 30 degree slant in the turns at Bristol - (the kids are hanging from the turn). And of course - the number 3 car is featured.

Our Grandchildren in Columbia, SC

Lindsey and Matthew are growing so fast! We enjoyed the back yard while visiting Matt and Susan Christian in Colombia, SC! Plus Lily the dog!

Hike on Appalachian Trail

Fun day with the Beech Mountain Hiking Group! We hiked part of the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee - at Watauga Lake. Along a pristine lake on the Appalachian Trail to the highest earthen dam in the United States. 4.2 miles with lunch at the picnic area at Watauga Lake!