Elephant Rock (AKA...almost to Heaven)

Yesterday was so beautiful we just had to get outside. First we packed up a lunch and went to the park. Had a good game of family football going (Austin is quite the linebacker), then on a whim we decided to head to Elephant Rock. I had remember going there as a kid and thought it was cool, and I've been wanting to get there all summer. So we got out the map, and took off driving. We ended up taking about an hour unnecessary detour, but it was ok. Aaron and I felt like we were on a date with all the time in the car to just talk and catch up. The kids had a blast going on the "Roller coaster" roads. We finally found the Elephant Rocks, and had just enough time to explore before the sun set. The kids LOVED it, Aaron and I LOVED it. It was a blast for everyone. Of course in line with the last post, it did not go unnoticed to me that we were going down 4 months to the day that we had originally planned - it was a planned outing while Harold and Denise were here to visit this summer, but Denise's "stomach ache" kept us from making it. But then when we got there, as we started climbing up, Turner goes "Mom, we are almost to Heaven!" Well honey, I'd like to think that a little bit of Heaven was with us today. It was an amazing time, so much fun conquering the rocks, and exploring the secret passages. We topped it off with dinner out (a special treat with the budget we've been on). While at dinner I texted a friend who grew up around there, Jeff texted back that he just happened to be down there, so we stopped by to say hello, and congrats...they just found out they are expecting!!!! It was a great date day with my husband, my kids, and just maybe an angel from Heaven.

We made it!

Exploring all the secret passages.

I owned this rock!

I think we got it mom!

Family shot

momma and her bear cubs.

Enjoying some R&R after the long climb.

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

Mackenzie had her first real sleepover with a friend from school Friday night. they had a blast, I had a blast playing make-over with them. She got invited for another sleepover last night, but we weren't home in time for her to go. I have a feeling that I'm either going to be plus 1+, or minus 1 at least 1 night a weekend for the rest of her life! LOL

I found this on my desk at work a few weeks ago. On a particularly hard day, I looked over and saw this sitting on my desk. I have no idea who left it there, but it was so fitting. Think maybe this was a sign?!?!?!?!