A Day in Our Life: December 2008

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

December 21st

Christmas in Fairmont

The Leggette's had their Christmas get together today. I was glad I was able to go this time. It seems that every time Arthur has made it to visit his relatives, I have to work.

It was beautiful and in the 60's .

This is the infamous 14- layer cake! I took this picture especially for you Nancy! How come ours never looked like this?

Still More December 12-15th

On Sunday, Donna wasn't feeling well so they decided to rest at the condo while Arthur and I went to Chimney Rock. I have never seen such amazing views!

We thought this one through. There was an elevator up to Chimney Rock, followed by 40 steps or you could hike the trail. We decided to take the elevator to save our strength for later. When you are old, you have to make these types of decisions.

I especially loved coming here because this is where"The Last of the Mohigans" was filmed. That's my favorite movie.

The view just goes on forever!

This is what we saved our strength for - the 1 1/2 mile hike out to the waterfall! Absolutely amazing!

I will admit that I paid for this for a couple of days but it was worth it!

Monday, December 22, 2008

More Dec 12- 15th

The Biltmore was amazing. It is so hard to comprehend that lifestyle. Unfortunately they don't allow you to take photos but here are a few shots of the outside.

Can you imagine looking at this view every day!

This isn't a picture we took -- there are no people in it! But it give you an idea of the immensity of the house. The house is about 4 acres!

December 12-15th

We were invited to join our friend's Donna and Nahum for a weekend in the mountains. After a hair raising trip up the winding roads, we arrived at the beautiful time share. It was absolutly gorgeous there.

Me with Nahum and Donna

The view across Lake Lure

On Saturday, we went to see the Biltmore. We arrived and scheduled our tour. It allowed enough time for us to have a late lunch at the restaurant there.

The food was excellent. The guys both got reuben's.

Donna and I both had the chicken pot pie. It was well worth it!

Enjoying our meal

Monday, December 8, 2008

December 7th

We decorated the house today! I actually didn't put everything out. Yesterday was busy and I just haven't seemed to have been in the mood. But next weekend we are going away and then the following weekend I work and then it's Christmas! Arthur didn't do all the outside lights yet either. We put out our bells and the Christmas flag and I think he'll put out the large wreath on Friday.

December 4th

We went to our Apartment Finder Christmas Party at the Brier Creek Country Club

Me & Rose

The girls of Beachwood - Nancy, Me and Rose. No, we didn't have too much to drink (at $8 a glass of wine that wasn't happening!) but we were just having fun.

December 2nd

The redneck lawn ornament. It's been sitting on the side of the house for several weeks. I finally took matters into my own hands and called a scrap yard. They came and towed it away. Otherwise, I would have to use it as a planter come spring.