Back in the N.C.

The second leg of the East Coast Holiday vacation brought John and I back to the fine state of North Carolina. From Richmond to Wilkesboro we drove.....making it into town just in time for dinner with Jim & Patti and Jame & Audrey. I'm so bummed I didn't get any pictures that night; I have to admit I kind of slacked on photos. Friday morning we got all primped up for our engagement pictures (eek!) and then had a yummy lunch with Jim and Patti in downtown Wilkes before we were back on the road braving the rain onward towards Asheville. Friday night we had an important date with our buddies and the Avett's. First we grabbed pizza and a Pilot Mountain Pale Ale at my fav restaurant Mellow Mushroom and then headed to the Orange Peel for a sold out Avett Brother's concert.

The guys at the concert: JT, Peej, Will & Jason

Go Girls!!! Me, Hannah, Lizzy, Meg, Laurel, and Meredith
(John also attempted to make the photo...way to ruin it John...gosh!)

Saturday morning we regrouped with everyone for a lazy breakfast on Austin Ave which reminded me of some of my favorite times with friends. Girls in the kitchen and guys providing acoustic background finger pickin' music.

Like I said...girls hookin' it up in the kitchen

The soundtrack to the morning provided by the dudes

Believe it or not, next it was back in the car back for Wilkesboro. Of course we had to take the scenic drive and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
And of course we couldn't drive through Boone and Blowing Rock without John wanting to stop and check out the boulders.

So of course we did and it was so great to soak in the smells and views of the Blue Ridge Mt's....I forgot how blue the mountains really are. Ahhh.... It was great getting to see everyone and I wish we had 10 more days so we could have visited even more.

More great blue ridge views. Above: the windy roads of the parkway and Below: me at sunset