Biltmore

Well, it seems like we just have one great weekend after another these days. This time Gran got to come visit for a couple of days! She got here on Friday and immediately sent Spencer and myself out on a date! Yay! We don't get out by ourselves very often at all, so it was great to spend time together out to eat for a Valentine's treat. The next day we woke up, got ready, and went on a field trip to the Biltmore Estate. I had never been there before, and I loved it. It was beautiful and so full of history. A sweet friend from church had given us two free tickets, and Spencer wheeled and dealed to get a third ticket for only $19.00!

Here is Gran with our little Valentine, getting ready to explore the estate!


Claire's first view of the Biltmore House...




It's amazing to think about the fact that this was actually someone's home! I'd hate to have to keep this one clean!


Miss Independent...



We enjoyed a tour of the house that lasted for two hours! Claire did great, riding on Daddy's back in the pack. Here we are after the tour, enjoying a banana break. Claire does not know how to take ladylike bites of food!

Exploring the shopping/food center...


Family pictures...



Please take note of the ginormous gloves Claire is wearing in the next few pictures.



Claire did so great! It was a long day, but she seemed to enjoy the sights and sounds. I kept her satisfied with a steady supply of snacks throughout the day, and of course, I'm sure it helped to have Gran along for the trip!



Lovin' on Gran...


And finally, a picture with my Valentine...