My E loves to read Mandie books. Right now, they are her favorite. When I saw the first Mandie movie on sale at Lifeway, I couldn't wait to surprise her with it. (The 2nd movie is out now, so I'm thinking it would make a great birthday gift :) When we started watching it, we began to recognize all the scenery. It was filmed not even an hour from our house!
We've been there many times, but E couldn't remember anything about it. So, that's the first place we went Sunday afternoon.
I think O was a little too excited when we first got there. In her mind, we were going to be in a movie and meet Mandie. ha!
We hiked, had a picnic ... 
and literally sat there for hours and enjoyed the scenery.
Peace.
It was nice to finally experience some peace after a very full week!
People bring their horses from all over the area to ride the trails. It was neat to see all the horses and carriages.
I enjoyed playing around with my camera (I seriously need some editing software!).
Our goal for this trip was to not spend any money. We were able to get a hotel room using some of Eric's points he had saved (one perk to all the travel). We also ate a yummy dinner that night with a gift card from friends (thanks, Barbara and Keith!). It was fun trying to figure out ways to keep from spending money. In our minds, it was the only way we could justify taking an overnight trip when we have such a big trip planned in 2 weeks.
This trip was altogether different than the one we have coming up. Although fun, it will be fast-paced.
And, I could NOT do fast-paced this past weekend.
I needed rest .... physically, mentally and spiritually.
As with any trip, we always find out all the girls really care about it staying in a hotel.
A hotel is their 'happy place'.Anywhere I can go without distractions and someone telling me I have to be somewhere is mine.
9 comments:
Love the pictures, you are getting pretty good with this new camera. I wouldn't be surprised if the next thing you do would be photography, you never cease to amaze me. Love ya. MOM
LOVE, love, love that place!!!!We've taken all of our girls there but doubt they would remember it.
AND i don't know the Mandie books or movies. WIll have to check those out! Christmas is coming =).
oh - and awesome pics!!!
I know what you mean we are ready for somne R & R ourselves. with NO SCHEDULE and plan to do it very very very soon :) BG
Beautiful pictures! I just love, love, love that place!
Beautiful pictures!
I'm going to have to check out the Mandie books...I bet K would love them too.
That looks so fun! your girls are so cute!
Rest...exactly what I long for...I feel like I have been in a blender since school started...I am so blessed to be able to be a part of the things my children are involved in, so I hate to even complain. But I definitely need some REST....not just for my weary body but my weary soul! Thank God for holding me up when I cannot!! If I could get away for just a day!! Thanks for praying!!
Love & prayers
That place looks like my happy place!! I know what you mean about peace. Sometimes my soul just yearns for it. I found your blog a few days ago and LOVE it. Thanks for sharing!! :)
It's funny how most ALL children LOVE a hotel! I'm with YOU...my happy place is nothing to do, nowhere to be, noone to answer to....ahhhhh! Your girls are precious!
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