Ringin' in the new year in the mountains...errr, middle of nowhere.

We headed out on our way to the "mountains" on Sunday December 30 for two nights of fun and relaxation with friends. I say "mountains" simply because the house was advertised as being in the mountains and near/on Lake Lure, NC. It was "in" the mountains per se...but the house was in a valley, so mountain views were not ours for the taking. Oh well, maybe next time, right?

We went with a big group to celebrate a birthday and the NEW YEAR and to get AWAY for a bit. It was perfect. We wine(d) (yes, with babies in tow...judge away), we laughed, we ate, we gabbed and we celebrated.

Of course, the two babies had to do bath time together. So cute...until about 1 second later and C started crying...apparently she didn't like sharing the bath. ha!

My sweet girl playing at our house.

At winery stop number 2, Overmountain Winery in NC...it was beautiful.

Playing at the winery.

Several hours of Mexican train was played...

Our cute fellas.

Again, with her daddy.

The whole group at the second winery. Plus one VERY large great dane. She lived at the winery...and just wanted to be in our picture:-)

At Green Creek Winery, our first stop. This winery didn't have as good of a location/wines but they had this chardonnay ice cream that was FABULOUS.

NYE annual pic.

and the girls turn.

Girls day lunch date in Chimney Rock.

Play time!

The girls enjoying our wine.

Play time again.

Love this picture of little C.

Don't worry, I still have plenty of Christmas to catch up...I know, the excitement overwhelms me too.

xoxo.

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