Kites, Kites and more Kites

We enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon up on Beech Mtn at their annual Kite Festival.  Each kid under the age of 12 got a free kite. In which they could decorate and color however they wanted. 

Ollie was so excited, Daddy could barely color on an O for Ollie before he pulled it off the table. 

Lots of wind equaled lots of kite flying

Ollie and his buddy, John David 

Ollie loved it!

Lots of kites flying. This festival was pretty cool and the weather couldn't have been nicer. 

Ollie's O kite

Relaxing and watching all the kites with Daddy

John David and Ollie sharing a cold drink on a hot afternoon. These two are so silly when they get together. 

1st Day of School...round 2

Ollie started his second year of preschool this morning and he couldn't have been happier. 

Last year he never, not once, wanted to wear his backpack and this morning he couldn't get it on fast enough. Then once we were at school, it wasn't a clinging hug goodbye with no end in sight.  It was a short, sweet "see ya later mom."  Ouch!  Just another painful reminder of how fast my kiddo is growing up. 

Anyways, he had a great first day back at school and we're looking forward to a fun year. 

Bubble Time

Ollie's Bubble came into town for a short, sweet visit. 

Fun lunch at Boone's newest restaurant, Lost Province Brewing Company 

Ollie was a huge fan of the wood fired pizza

Thanks for taking us out to lunch Bubble! We had fun visiting! Miss you!

Black Mountain

We went on a fun day trip to Black Mountain last weekend. Strolled around their cute, little downtown, did a little shopping, had a delicious lunch and sampled some tasty brews. 

Lunch at The Trailhead Restaurant

Ollie very excited about his new train puzzle

First time seeing a train in real life

He was speechless from excitement 

Fun at Pisgah Brewing Company sampling their delicious craft beers

Summer Ale...yummy :-)

Greybeard IPA