A few weeks ago, we visited our great friends in Asheville.  We had a wonderful time soaking up the Northern-like Fall, while spending quality time with wonderful friends.

We traveled for about 3 and a half hours with our friends, Paul and Julie.  Okay, it took longer – but that was because of dumb rubberneckers (so it doesn’t count).

We spent the first night at Jamie, Emilie, and baby Carter’s brand new BEAUTIFUL house.

Here is the neighborhood lake.  So pretty!

On Saturday, we checked out downtown Asheville.  The hubs had beer on the brain (it was a day that ended in “day” – so, duh!), so we checked out Green Man for lunch.  There’s a brewery by the same name; 4 of their craft beers were on tap.

After we walked about this hippie, cool city for a little – the hot tub was calling Paul’s name.  (Seriously, it was all that he talked about – ha!)  It was time to head to the infamous (for good reason) mountain house.  YAY!

We did this for an hour or so before even stepping foot in the house…

I mean…wouldn’t you?

Here’s the back of the mountain house…

and here’s the front (facing the mountains)…

Yes, gorgeous!

There was no TV, phone, or internet-usage all weekend.  Instead, we did a lot of eating and drinking and storytelling and hot-tubbing and fire-pitting.

Ahhh –  it was glorious.

Please don’t mind my hair in this pic…

Seriously – it was the life.

Julie is the legit fire whisperer.  It was much needed because it was chillll-eee that night.

I forgot – we had some baby playtime, too.

Scott rocking peek-a-boo

Sunrise…

PHOTO SHOOT!!!

Those cheeks! =)

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The boys – Carter, Jamie, Scott, and Paul

The girls – Julie, me, and Emilie

Me and Scott ♥ (No, that is not a fake background!) 

We had such a great time!  Thanks, Jamie and Emilie, for your hospitality and friendship.  We hope to make this trip a yearly Fall event!!!  

Have you ever been to Asheville?  Do we have to make it there in the summertime?  Another season?

p.s. Next time we go to Asheville, we’re definitely hitting up the Biltmore AND some breweries!

p.s.s. We almost got eaten by a bear late night at the mountain house.  The boys say it was a bunny, but us girls know that it was at the very least a fox.  YIKES!

Beach Count: 64  

High Temperature: 79°

Yes, I made a Charlie Sheen reference.  Scary business.

But really, here is some serious evidence of “winning” in my life…

~ So, remember how I told you that Charleston is now Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 city in America?

Well, a new website with Charleston deals and vacation packages has been created in honor of this new title.  Check it out!  I found this very cute, very short video on their site.

~ Well since then, Charleston has been recognized yet again!  According to CNN, Charleston is the 3rd best city in the world.  No, I didn’t mean country.  World. BOOM!  #1 was Sydney, Australia and #2 was Florence, Italy.  Four US cities made it to the top 20 (Charleston, San Francisco, Santa Fe and Chicago).  Check out the complete list!

Me so proud =)

~ Charleston’s weather forecast is this…

72° on the first day of November?  I can dig it.

My hometown’s weather forecast is this…

Brrr!  A little mix of some white stuff up there tomorrow?  In October?  No, thank you!

~ Scott and I went to the beach on October 14th and it was the most beautiful day ever.  Hoping to get to the beach this weekend, if not just for a sunset! ♥

10/14/2011

~  Spunky is looking pretty sweet.  Growing like a ::ahem:: weed.  Question: Will spunky go dormant throughout the cold season in Charleston?

Girlfriend cannot wait to be all lit up for Christmas!

~ Asheville, NC is only 4 hours away (along with great friends)!  More on our trip to Asheville soon!

I shall call this: a teaser  ;)

Is anyone else obsessed with where they live?  Fellow Charlestonians?  Seriously.  I have a problem!

I hope y’all are having a great week.  Hurry up, weekend!

p.s. I missed you people!  Thanks for sticking around while I was busy blowing my nose like it was my job.

Beach Count: 62   

High Temperature: 75°