Spring Break 2016

This last weekend - I was so fortunate to get to visit Utah during my dear Sister Elizabeth's wedding. It was a beautiful moment being in the Temple together with all of my family - and to realize the miracles and blessings of heaven in my family. I also got to spend some quality time with my parents and siblings, and visit the open house of the Provo City Center Temple. That was another highlight for me. The craftsmanship and the feel of a Temple to me is next to none. Nate was kind enough to let me take off without my babies in tow - making my travels extraordinarily smooth. I missed my boys however while I was away, and so it was good to be back with them again after the weekend was over. They had a fun time though. Fortunately I came back during Nate's spring break - so we decided to catch up, and take a brief trip to North Carolina.

North Carolina has its charms. The Biltmore, and visiting Nate's Aunt and Uncle at Mount Airy (the proud home of Andy Griffith) was the perfect setting for our Spring Break outing. I had never met Nate's Aunt Maria before - so I was excited and happy to finally meet her. She is so similar to Nate's Mom, that I accidentally called her "Mom" a few times. My boys enjoyed being with her as well - the closest thing to being with their Grandma Freeman. We were lucky enough to meet up with Nate's sweet and darling cousin Kathryn, as well at the Biltmore with her three cute kids! It was a beautiful location in the Appalachian Mountains, and the craftsmanship and gardens were designed by the best in the world at that time. It was uplifting, and renewing to be in that beautiful location. Thankfully our boys slept the way home - so Nate and I got some quality time talking - which is so so good. Still can't believe I got him! 

Pride and Prejudice dresses and time period costumes - can it get better than that? Lizzie and Darcy - I love you!

so exciting

those grounds!