I'M BACK!!!

well, i am back and boy did we have a load of fun. even though it was a blast, i felt like i have been gone forever.


the cabin was beautiful. i think that we were all impressed and quite surprised at how unrustic it really was. it had a beautiful pond behind it and a the most gorgous creek running behind the whole place. we had dinner friday night at this place called the salty dog. it was so cute. they served their crackers in a dog dish.


then on saturday, we got up (to cool temperatures mind you ;) and went horse back riding. now i have to say, i have never been horseback riding before and was not really nervous. that was until we actually got on the horse. now, if we would have ridden on flat land, i wouldn't have had a problem at all, but we rode on a mountain. the very side of the mountain. i freaked out at one point and demanded to get off the horse. hugh, our 75 year old, cutie patootie guide, would not allow it. he connected me to the his horse and i survived the 2 hour ride. it was beautiful on the mountain, but i couldn't help looking over the side. it was definetely an experience that i will never forget and yes, i will try again (on flat land ;)



after the horseback riding, we went to a lil zoo that was down the street from the cabin. as you can see in the pictures, i held two snakes. now this may seem like a small feat to anyone else, but i am *terrified* of snakes (ever since i had mikey for whatever reason). this is going to be one of the most memorable experiences. when i first went up and the guide handed me the snake, my eyes started to water and i started to get that panic feeling in my chest. i didn't think i was going to be able to do it. once i held it and gave it back, i felt so good. but i know i was going to have to hold the big one to really get over my fear. looking at these snakes on tv will push me over the edge. i can not believe that i had it around my neck. i am so proud of myself. that was one of the best things i have ever done for myself.

the rest of our day included a lil bit of touristy shopping and eating at a bbq place called "butts on a creek".


sunday, we got up and drove to cherokee. there we panned for "treasures" and stopped by a place that let you ride the mechanical bull. i absolutely *love* the movie urban cowboy and sitting on that bull made me feel like sissy! i wish i could have stayed on longer, but i was in so much pain from riding the horse the day before and i must say, that it is hard to not slide off. this was one of the funnest things i have ever done! and i would do it again in a heartbeat.

as soon as i get a free minute, i will put the rest of the pictures on my ofoto acct. we had a blast and i truley recommend a "girls getaway" if you have a chance. it was so much fun. and yes, i still couldn't wait to get home to be with my hubby and the kiddos!