Birthday in the Mountains

It was Katt's 29th birthday again, so we treated ourselves to a visit with friends up on Beech Mtn. It was tremendous weather, and we were able to hike to nearby Elk River Falls. Off the beaten path, these falls aren't near any of the other ones, but it was a nice semi-hike and the sound of the crushing water below was breathtaking. Charlie seemed to enjoy himself as well!

Little man was packed up in a hike-pack that our good friend Rick gave us to use with the lad. Really, he LOVED it! More hikes are in the near future.



These are Charlie's girlfriends from near Hickory. Meghan with the ball cap on, and Ashley is the older sister of the two. Charlie was on his best behavior with them around...go figure.
Good times with good friends. What else can a birthday have?? To my lovely wife,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!