Asheville Visit

We had a wonderful trip to Asheville over the weekend. We went to see my grandparents, aunts and uncles who all live in the area. We also went to the Lexington Avenue Arts Festival (LAAF), which was a blast. Esther had so much fun, as you will see in the pictures.

Family (Mother's side-Pomraning/Monroe)

Esther and my Papaw. She kept on climbing in his arms and asking to go pick apples from the trees in the yard. I think they made each other's day.

A sweet hug from Mimi on the porch

4 generations of women. The afgan on the chair was made by my great-grandmother who lived until she was 100. It is really special to have met her a few times and hear the stories of her life.

LAAF Fun

Happy drumming

You've heard of finger-painting? This was feet-painting!


Painting a truck that is later auctioned off for charity

Hooping

Smoothie-lovin'. And the cute hat Papa bought E.

Ben and Justin-a long-time friend who used to live in Athens

Bicycle joysting. Esther was passed out in the stroller at this point, but Ben really enjoyed it.

More family fun

After the festival, we drove down to my Aunt's home in Balsam. She and Max cooked a delicious meal of fresh-caught fish and corn, beans, and potatoes straight from the garden. Esther enjoyed picking grapes off the vine and getting corn and heirloom tomatoes for us to bring home.

Coffee and conversation after the meal

Yummy!