North Carolina Trip, Day 4 - The Biltmore Estate.

The chateau is absolutely stunning!!!

I especially love the two stone lions guarding the entrance.

The detail is extraordinary.

The front of the chateau overlooks this beautiful fountain.

The Italian Garden.

It had some of the most gorgeous water lilies I have ever seen. 

Silly girls!

The Walled Garden, the rose section.

Still in the Walled Garden heading toward the very large greenhouse.

I would like one of these please!

The greenhouse contains various sections, each at a different temperature to accommodate a plethora of species.

The boat house off the man-made bass pond.

Another picture perfect moment.

North Carolina Trip, Day 3.

Heading out for our next adventure!

Our Inn in Little Switzerland, NC.

The vista.

Driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC.

Just one of the many mountains.

There it is!

The Blue Ridge Mountains were exquisite. 

One more picture before heading to dinner.

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever. . ." John Keats 

North Carolina Trip, Days 1 & 2.

I am back!  Actually I have been back for nearly a week, but with needing to recuperate from vacationing and trying to get back in the swing of daily life, I have not had time to sit down and blog about it!  Mom and I had so much fun visiting my Aunt Cindy and Uncle Cliff; we laughed, played games, shopped, ate, and saw a few of the most beautiful sites the state of North Carolina has to offer.

Day 1.  On our way!

Opening presents.

Sisters.

Playing Toy Story Mania Wii (mom was really good!)

Day 2.  Birthday dinner at The Melting Pot.

The cute couple.

Mom and me.

Happy Birthday Cindy!