{Back To Reality} But Oh How God Did Bless

 

Good afternoon my friends. I want to thank you all for the sweet "Happy Anniversary" wishes that so many of you sent our way. We had a wonderful time in the mountains celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary. I truly think God gave a little "EXTRA BLESSING" this trip since our last mountain trip winded up with both of us being sick. We surely give Him the praise. Our mountain side scenery was absolutely beautiful. 

Our cabin was lovely. Way too much cabin for us but....I surely explored every crook and cranny and we loved it. 

We have always used another company when visiting North Georgia but decided this time to try a company that we had heard great things about. They did not disappoint.

The views we had was too beautiful to describe. Pictures cannot do it justice.

We were supplied with chairs to use at the fire pit and we made good use of the fire pit as one of my favorite things to do is to have me a good old "Outside fire" as I call it. 

We spilt up our days and done some outings as well as enjoyed the beauty of the mountains and cabin. We took a little walkabout one afternoon but didn't venture too far as we were on top of a mountain and needless to say, a little too steep for me to be going up and down those hills. 

And y'all know we ate good! LOL! We ate out and we cooked in. Marty loves cooking breakfast and since I am more of a brunch time eater, we ate late mornings. He grilled out several nights and I am not sure if it was just being in a different place but I thought the food we had was the best ever. My man can grill a steak! I done a little reading too which was nice. 

We can't go to North Ga and not stop by the Sweet Shoppe. The owners are so nice and just lovely ladies. 

We done a little browsing and shopping. Y'all, do you know what people charge for deer antlers to decorate with????? I about had a stroke at the price. I have a barn full of them from over the years. Actually, we have them hanging up to look at and reminisce. I think I might could go into business though with the prices I saw on those babies!

On our anniversary day we took a 4 hour train ride in which was very relaxing. We actually had an hour ride and then a two hour layover for eating and shopping and then an hour back. It was so nice to relax and just enjoy. 

Marty enjoyed the train because as he said, "You can see things when just riding". 

We ate at the Rum Cake Lady and enjoyed us a little Cuban food...which I love. 

Marty even turned into a Mountain Man while there! Amazing what filters can do. LOL!

I surely wish I could have bottled up a little of that "On top of the mountain cool air" and brought it back home with me. Most mornings was around 46 degrees. We enjoyed getting to have a fire each night. 

We felt very blessed. 

One of our morning devotionals came from the book of Ecclesiastes and I found it fitting with the way we felt that God has blessed the fruit of our labor. 

Of course on way home we had to stop by Bass Pro and Hobby Lobby. 

And you know all my babies needed Nana to bring them home a prize. 

As much we as we enjoyed our little getaway it was good to be home. Home is where my heart is and there is NO VIEW LIKE MY VIEW!

Thanks for tagging along with me through my pictures. Believe me, be glad I didn't post them all.  I hope that you all have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing what you all have been up to on your blogs.

I will leave you this....something God spoke to my heart for different reasons this past week.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy