Next Monday Gray starts Montessori school. I am so excited for his new journey, but I am so sad about the loss of our Monday hikes. Sunday night as we giggled, sang and got all tucked into bed, it was ritual to say, "Guess what tomorrow is...Mommy and Grayson day". This meant if the weather was ok, we were out on a hike. Riverbend, South Mountains, Lake James, the Newton Greenway, Mount Mitchell, and more. We have covered some terrain in a year and a half of these Monday hikes. I am going to miss having that day set aside for us to explore. I am still fortunate to still only be part-time, so no complaints. I will be rushing to get that little monster everyday from his half-day at school. Boy how time flies.
For our last Monday hike, we decided to head somewhere new...and to beat the rain. Northwest was clear...a quick trip to Spruce Pine and the Orchard at Altapass.
We picnicked, bought some fudge, some apples...oh, and yeah, went on a hike. Gray looked out for the birds on the brochure, stopping me every time he would hear one sing.
Afterwards we headed to the gem and mineral museum. A bit over his head...but he had fun nonetheless.
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| In the apple orchard |
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| Just about that time...only one variety was ready when we went...next Month they'll all be ready |
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