Chillin w/grandchildren

This is what vacation is all about, spending relaxing time with family, particularly grandchildren. We now have one of those in our family and today we're getting to know little Lana Marie for the first time. The day started slowly and in a relaxed manner. Anne gave Lana her first bottle and talked with Sara about all kinds of mommy stuff. I suspect that after lunch we'll be going shopping.

Yesterday was a travel day, starting at a Motel 6 in Spartanburg SC early enough to make it to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC in time for the 8:30 opening. We visited the gardens first, before it got too warm, and then took the basic house tour. It was an enjoyable glimpse into the lives of the American elite a century ago. I suspect Anne may have picked up a decorating idea somewhere along the line. We enjoyed some ice cream in the stable shops and then were back on the road, headed north to Virginia. Along the way we stopped at Chick fil A for the first time, and noticed a convoy of NASCAR crew trucks passing us. Storms were scattered across the mountains and we enjoyed a few light shows beyond distant peaks. We arrived in Stephens City about 10pm.