July 4th Fun

 We welcomed July in the mountains.  Our annual Fourth of July in Beech Mountain did not disappoint.  We spent our time enjoying the 4th festivities, our friends from Charlotte, and our family.  We also snuck in a trip down the rapids.

The Damien Whiteman crew enjoyed 4th of July fireworks, hiking and gem mining with us.  We were so happy to spend time with them!

Outlet Shopping and Superman Ice Cream... exhausting experience for a Mama!

Penny Dive!  We are improving our scores!

Boat Building.

This year, each child entered a boat. 

Dylan rocked it.  Apparently weighing the least, knowing how to swim, and having a water proof boat is key.  Second Place win for the Clark Family!

We learned that Edge of World has the same script year and after year for the bus ride. 

We had a blast going down the rapids.

Enjoyed dinner at the club.

On the way out of town, we met Nana and Howard for a picnic and the kids enjoyed their favorite creek in the whole world. 

Ali enjoyed it as well!