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Thanksgiving break - part 2

Early Saturday morning we headed up to Lake Lure/Chimney Rock, NC for a quick mountain getaway with some friends.  I always love to try and squeeze in one mountain trip in the fall and we are so glad this worked out!  We ate an early lunch downtown Chimney Rock and then headed to the park to do some hiking and take on Chimney Rock.  Side note- I have pretty bad anxiety with heights/edges with my kids...  I was terrified, but Mikey kept Collins and I death gripped the boys on the top and we survived.  Yes, there's a fence, but still.  It makes me a nervous wreck.  We hiked about a 1.5 mile trail (total) that ended at a 404 ft tall waterfall, it was gorgeous.  It was a bit foggy that day so the views at the top weren't the best, but it was still pretty cool.  The kids had a blast and are definitely asking when we can go "hike a mountain" again.  Our cabin was so perfect and cozy and had a hot tub, which the kids AND adults took advantage of!  This area is such a short 2 hour drive from our house, it was the perfect quick mountain trip!

We ended our holiday break with our 9th annual Friendsgiving, which is just the best.  One of my favorite nights of the year, no doubt.  SO many kids, so many blessings, laughs, tears, hugs, and smiles.  It was the perfect way to end such an incredible Thanksgiving!

And now, on to Christmas!!













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