Saturday was a nice day for a drive. We went up to Blowing Rock, NC, for the day. Not a bad drive from Winston-Salem--about 1.5 hours. Very picturesque with the mountains and Christmas tree farms. We passed the Blue Ridge Parkway and went through Boone along the way. Blowing Rock has quite a number of cute shops, not all prohibitively expensive like some towns similar (i.e. Waynesville). A fairly good sized park was available for all the kiddies, like Lily, who desperately needed some leg-stretching time. We saw people with picnic baskets which is a great alternative to the pricier restaurants in town.
I wouldn't mind going back up that way and seeing more of the scenery. Perhaps take a hike and look for a waterfall or something. I imagine that area gets very crowded as the leaves change, the holidays approach and the snow falls.
We also visited the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. Lots of memories in the hard-to-find candies! Good selection of sale-priced Columbia, Royal Robbin, etc. clothing, too.
All in all, a great way to beat the heat of the 'city' in the summer!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Playgroups and dogparks
Wondering if posting something in the OakValley newsletter about playdates and playgroups would bring any response...there's a group that gets together on Thurdsday mornings at 10 AM in Tanglewood Park.
I am glad to see some interest in a dog park being built in Western Forsyth County (Clemmons). I wish to see one built in Davie/Clemmons area, but that land is already so expensive.
I am amazed everyday at how hard it is to stick to a schedule with a toddler. All the experts emphasize the importance of keeping a routine. I am finding that Miss Lily keeps whatever routine she likes. I just work around it or not. She is sleeping better these days, and that's a blessing. I was so worried about her getting enough sleep. Brains can't develop without enough good sleep!
I am glad to see some interest in a dog park being built in Western Forsyth County (Clemmons). I wish to see one built in Davie/Clemmons area, but that land is already so expensive.
I am amazed everyday at how hard it is to stick to a schedule with a toddler. All the experts emphasize the importance of keeping a routine. I am finding that Miss Lily keeps whatever routine she likes. I just work around it or not. She is sleeping better these days, and that's a blessing. I was so worried about her getting enough sleep. Brains can't develop without enough good sleep!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
cool new toy
discovered a new site to create short videos from uploaded images
easy to use! great for proud moms and dads (or anyone!)
www.animoto.com
easy to use! great for proud moms and dads (or anyone!)
www.animoto.com
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