This is how our trip idea went down…
Emmie’s having surgery.
We need to have some family time.
Emmie’s been to the ocean.
Let’s go to the mountains.

So, in less than three weeks we planned a very quick mountain getaway.

Our kids are pretty incredible.  They are almost always up for an adventure.  We found a “mountain retreat” called Enota in the North Georgia mountains near Helen.  They have cabins, camping sites, and goats (okay, other animals too).

Oh, and hiking trails, a small playground (with some awesome in ground trampolines), and a couple of waterfalls.

 We would not have been able to hike over 7 miles in one day if we didn’t have this baby carrier and the backpack that Mark used to carry Emmie!

Liam found a fairy cave!

King Bryant of the Mountain

I love that when we pulled up in to check in, they all got so excited (and had not even seen the playground or trampolines).  We climbed out of the van in the pouring rain and they were so excited to see our rustic cabin and just the general area.  They didn’t have to have attractions or “things to do.”  Yes, they would have enjoyed that too.  But, they love to explore and learn and go on adventures.  This weekend trip definitely provided that.

Brasstown Bald-the highest point in Georgia and absolutely breathtaking.

 We road a shuttle up to the  top off the bald but decided to walk down the .6 of a mile.   And found places to climb.