We took Drew to see Thomas the Train (next blog post) this weekend but prior to our Day Out With Thomas on Sunday, we spent Saturday in Boone, NC. It was so gorgeous and we really enjoyed the beautiful views and cooler weather. Our neighbors and friends, Kevin, Sharon and Preston went with us so we picked them up on Saturday and headed for the Appalachian Mountains! The minivan sure came in handy with room to spare even after four adults and two toddlers got comfy. After arriving in Boone, we decided to visit Grandfather Mountain, a popular tourist spot and highest point in the Appalachians. There were animal exhibits as well as beautiful sites and delicious fudge :)
Drew points at a Bald Eagle.
Preston and Drew watch the otters swim. Love those curly-haired boys!
Sharon, the boys and I.
George holds his hand out with a treat for a bear. It was so neat to watch the bears so darn close, maybe a little too close!
The bear waiting for his treat! So cute! We got a kick out of them sitting back like that waiting for food. If the treat didn't go right in their mouths, they didn't even walk to get it, they would just wait for another one to be thrown. Drew threw a few and had really good aim! He loved it! When we first got to the bear exhibit, all of the bears were sound asleep. Preston and Drew started yelling "Wake up bears! Wake up big black bear! Wake up!" The funny thing is the bears actually woke up. The boys were so proud!
Family photo at the top of Grandfather Mountain.
Our attempt to get a picture of the boys with the Mile High Bridge sign. What a joke!
Sharon and I getting ready to cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge. It was a tad scary for my taste!
George and Drew way too close to the edge. I was scared and begged them to come back. Of course they are both laughing at me.
Killing time while George and Kevin go further up the mountain to check it out. Sharon and I hung back with the kiddos.
Keeping Drew entertained while George was living on the edge. Drew of course wanted to follow his Daddy so I had to hold him tight and distract him with a game of "Which animals live in the mountains?" He said "bears, lions, spiders, snakes and sheep." Cute!
Calling Day Day, CC, Grandma and Aunt Cristie from the hotel room to tell them all about his day. I unplugged the phone of course but that didn't stop him from making calls! After he made his calls he insisted on going home. It was hysterical! He is quite the home-body and couldn't understand why we weren't at home for bedtime. When I set up his bed he started dragging it to the door saying "this goes home, I go home now." He was really upset and trying to get him to understand that we would see Thomas the Train after a good night of sleep was hopeless. He finally fell asleep with me half in the pack-n-play rubbing his face and hair. He slept great and was geared up for the big day when he woke up...
Drew points at a Bald Eagle.
Preston and Drew watch the otters swim. Love those curly-haired boys!
Sharon, the boys and I.
George holds his hand out with a treat for a bear. It was so neat to watch the bears so darn close, maybe a little too close! 
The bear waiting for his treat! So cute! We got a kick out of them sitting back like that waiting for food. If the treat didn't go right in their mouths, they didn't even walk to get it, they would just wait for another one to be thrown. Drew threw a few and had really good aim! He loved it! When we first got to the bear exhibit, all of the bears were sound asleep. Preston and Drew started yelling "Wake up bears! Wake up big black bear! Wake up!" The funny thing is the bears actually woke up. The boys were so proud!
Family photo at the top of Grandfather Mountain.
Our attempt to get a picture of the boys with the Mile High Bridge sign. What a joke!
Sharon and I getting ready to cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge. It was a tad scary for my taste!
George and Drew way too close to the edge. I was scared and begged them to come back. Of course they are both laughing at me.
Killing time while George and Kevin go further up the mountain to check it out. Sharon and I hung back with the kiddos.
Keeping Drew entertained while George was living on the edge. Drew of course wanted to follow his Daddy so I had to hold him tight and distract him with a game of "Which animals live in the mountains?" He said "bears, lions, spiders, snakes and sheep." Cute!
Calling Day Day, CC, Grandma and Aunt Cristie from the hotel room to tell them all about his day. I unplugged the phone of course but that didn't stop him from making calls! After he made his calls he insisted on going home. It was hysterical! He is quite the home-body and couldn't understand why we weren't at home for bedtime. When I set up his bed he started dragging it to the door saying "this goes home, I go home now." He was really upset and trying to get him to understand that we would see Thomas the Train after a good night of sleep was hopeless. He finally fell asleep with me half in the pack-n-play rubbing his face and hair. He slept great and was geared up for the big day when he woke up...
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