Back to the mountains!

Well that wasnt long now was it?? Chris had more time off work - and it's so hard to stay away. Especially now that the leaves are changing! We had a great car ride up! We met mom and dad about 1.5 hours into the trip so we could exchange some stuff. Mom had green tomatoes and fri mix to make fried green tomatoes (pics later) as well as some outfits for Anna. I had socks and outfits for her to repair... I'd say I got the better end of the trade :) It was nice to see the 'rents even if for a few minutes. Dad showed me pics he printed off of Anna that he was taking to Grandmother.

Next stop was Caron's house for another trade. I gave her some Halloween treats for Allie and Wyatt - and she gave me a lightscoop and $15.

Finally we arrived at the mountains. Phil and Marcia were at a weekly class they are taking, but they left us with lasagna, salad, bread, a bottle of wine, and 2 fishing licenses :) You couldn't ask for better in-laws!! We grabbed the wine and headed out to the field for the sunset, then back inside for dinner.

On Wed we got lunch from 10 North Trade - my FAVORITE restaurant here - then went on a little walk around the property.

Chris was admiring the firewood they have for the winter... and they will probably use it all too ;)




And ended up in the field for a little sunset

That night Chris and I made dinner for the Burrus's (for once!). We had bourbon salmon, green beans, wild rice AND fried green tomatoes (compliments of mom's garden and "Uncle" Tom's recipe!) And then smores on the fire for dessert! Yummy!

Green tomatoes from mom and dad's garden!


One layer of the fried green tomatoes - we had about 5 layers!


Thurs we decided to go fly fishing. Chris had a new place he wanted to check out. Once we got there we had lunch and then hiked down to the river. Anna LOVED the hike!!











The river was beautiful. It was right next to the dam, so Phil, Marcia, Anna and I just hung out and relaxed while Chris fished for a bit. After a while we hiked back up to our cars and then back down a different path to a different river (we were right at a fork where they met!). The trail was really neat and the river was much wider. Chris went wading again - and I even got to cast a little from the shore (I left my waders and boots in the car - oh well, next time). Neither of us caught anything but it was so much fun!!!



Then back home and back to the field to watch the sunset (this is one of our favorite activities)









Anna was cracking up at Chris - we just caught the tail end of it on video.


Today it was a little foggy and overcast, but Chris headed back out for a little fly fishing while Anna, Piper and I hung out inside. Marcia came to hang out with us and we both got to see Anna reach for things for the first time! It was pretty cool!! We just finished lunch and a nap - and it's perfect weather for it too because there have been showers here and there.

Tonight we have to pack up so we can leave in the morning.... but we will be back soon :)