Asheville

Happy 30th Birthday, Mary Anne!!

My precious sis, Mare, turned the big 3-0 on March 8th.  Because we sort of dropped the ball in celebrating her graduation over Christmas and because we love her  so much and wanted to share with her in her birthday, we decided to surprise her with a weekend away in Asheville, North Carolina.  Mom and I flew in to Atlanta on Thursday night, Mel picked us up and we drove straight to Mary Anne's!  We walked right in and caught her by complete surprise…I love surprises!!!!

Mom made reservations at a lovely bed and breakfast right in the heart of Asheville.

9:00 a.m. breakfast…I can get used to that:)  Valerie, fixed us incredible meals and was a lovely host! 

These girls bring JOY to my heart!

Friday we spent the day at the Biltmore Estate.  What an incredible and beautiful property!  The Biltmore is America's largest single family home.  We learned that the home itself is over 4 acres in square footage…WOW!  The Estate was breathtaking! 

We took this picture because we all collected these beautiful souvenirs as we were kids.   MA  collected spoons, Mel collected shot glasses, and I collected magnets.  We still have our collections in display cases in our houses today if you'd like to take a look…jk:)

Best german chocolate cake ever!  Congratulations and happy birthday Mare...
have we redeemed ourselves yet?:)

Nothing like watching the whole first season to go along with our trip to the Biltmore and our "English" B & B.  

Such fun girl time!
I am grateful for the time that I had with these three incredible women!  We share, we laugh, and we LOVE!  Thanks for turning 30 Mare so that we could spend such a special time together.  I will have to say we sure missed our sis Lauren but, there is always next year right?:)  NYC 2014 here we come!
I love you ladies and all that we have is by the GRACE of God and for that, I praise Him!

I am blessed!!