Cranium – Bless Your Heart

Friday night I packed up my games (Cranium, Phase 10 & Scattergories) & some clothes & headed out to the airport at 11pm. I picked up Leah, who flew in from Denver, and we drove up the mountain to Blowing Rock to meet Kristie & Chris from Raleigh, Punchy & Courtney from Upstate NY, Pam from Knoxville, & Tammy from Ashville. We got in a little after 1 am and went straight to bed.

Saturday morning we slept in a bit then hung out chatting and talking until about 3:30 when we met up with the next door neighbors. We went out to some property where there was a gorgeous stream, a fire pit, some picnic tables and some 4 wheelers.

We had drinks and snacks and road the 4 wheelers all over the property. We rode up to the top where they are clearing land for a house. Awesome view! We spent hours around the fire pit roasting marshmallows and talking until it was finally time to go home. Once home we played a round of Apples to Apples then all headed to bed.

Next up: Sunday & Monday on the mountain!

Saturday was Birthday Day!!!

We woke up fairly early and had a light breakfast then got ready to go to town. 9 people and 1 shower means that takes a loooong time! We went to Hob Nob Farm Cafe for lunch. Hob Nob is SO good. I had a crab cake and brie panini with plantains on the side. Yum. We had a yummy sangria too. I wish I’d taken pictures at lunch!

After lunch we stopped by the kayak store so Papa could look at kayaks. Then we headed over to Appalachian Mountain Brewery. They weren’t open yet but they kindly let us in early. While we were waiting CSP & Marc went to Walmart to buy more BBs- 2200 of them! Once the brewery opened we played giant Jenga and all the beer drinkers (not me) had one of their artisan beers. It was such a gorgeous day and they have this big covered patio. It was really nice.

We went home and hung out on the porch some more. People watching, knitting, reading, and BB gunning. For dinner Marc made pizzas for everyone. For dessert since I’m not a fan of cake, Marc’s mom made me this gorgeous fruit pizza! It was amazing! They sang happy birthday and I blew out my candles then burst into tears. I was just so overwhelmed by all that everyone was doing for me, to make me feel special on my day. My heart just couldn’t hold it all in! Even typing this now makes me tear up. Maybe turning 40 makes you sappy! Then it was time for presents. I got totally spoiled by my family. Turning 40 is apparently a big deal. Next it was game time! We played a rousing game of Cranium and laughed and laughed! I love that game so much and it’s even more fun when it’s with your family!

We tired ourselves out and went to bed. What a great day!