High Hampton Inn

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back about our trip.  We have had quite a busy week!

As I mentioned we went to the High Hampton Inn just outside of Highlands, North Carolina.  The inn was built in 1922 and they have striven to keep the historical integrity of the inn and surrounding areas.  It is so beautiful and rustic.  Very "Dirty Dancing".  We stayed in one of the cabins located on the premises and had so much fun just relaxing and spending time with family.  Our days were made up of sleeping late, shopping, pedicures for the girls, golf for the boys, hiking, Scrabble, and many delicious meals.  We left the little man with my mom and step-dad and I'm so glad that we did.  It was wonderful to stay up as late as we wanted, sleep in, and do as we please each day.  As much as we enjoyed it, we sure did miss him though!

Aren't these red rocking chairs and a whiskey barrel/planters so cute!  I want one of each.  Too bad I'd kill the plants though :)

 The entrance to the inn

This was the swimming/canoe/playground/layout/lots of other things area.  The water was FREEZING though and the weather was a cool 75 or so meaning there was really no need to swim.  We did enjoy sitting by the lake one day though.

The whole crew: Bryant, Me, Scott, Kate, Margaret, and Frank

This is the view from the inn.  We also hiked to the top of this mountain one day and this was the view:

Breathtaking.  Both figuratively and literally.  It was quite a haul up that mountain!

On another day, we went on a hike down a mountain to the bottom of a waterfall.  It was also quite a workout, but was totally worth it!

At the top...

and from the bottom.

Our last day we went into Highlands for lunch and a little shopping.  We ate at this adorable, delicious restaurant recommended by a friend {Thanks, Mrs. Ham!}.

I think Miller had a pretty good time at Pop and Gran's too.  

He helped them turn their foyer into a playground,

showed them that nudity and playtime can go together,

and rearranged their furniture.

Clearly that table looks much better blocking the entrance to the kitchen than it does in the living room.  Thanks, Pop and Gran, for taking such good care of our sweet baby boy!  I hope you've gotten some rest this past week!

We had to  at least bring him back a little souvenir since we didn't take him along.

A huge thanks to Margaret and Frank for a fabulous trip!  Thanks for letting us come even though we didn't bring Miller :)  We are so thankful for each of you!