The Biltmore is a little piece of Europe created by Mr. Vanderbilt in NC. The Blue Ridge Mountains (I think that is right!) surround this generous estate. The kids enjoyed counting the fireplaces while I took in the beauty of the rooms and spectacular gardens... oh the gardens!!! I was in heaven. Will I EVER live ANYWHERE long enough to plant a garden and see it grow.
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We picnic'ed on the terrace of the arboretum while Tori announced to everyone we are pretty much homeless. She will do anything for attention that girl.
Drove on to Richmond, VA to Courtney and Dan Bickett's home. Courtney and I had a long overdue catchup. Thank you my dear friend.
It was so much fun to see our kids literally performing together. Courtney is an amazing Mom. A nurse practitioner during the day at our al ma mater ... Mother extraordinary whenever possible. Pulling together a very girly 7 year old makeover b-day party even though it is WAY out of her element... she is that kind of wonderful Mom. I am in awe.
