Surprise "Personal" Day

If you have tweens, you know how hard it can be to surprise them. They typically have a "been there, done that" attitude toward most things. Thankfully, Miss Bailey isn't a typical tween and we are still able to surprise her from time to time . . . like this past Monday!! I got up early and got dressed (unusual for me!) and got Bailey ready for school. When it was time to leave, we all piled into the car and headed on our usual route to school. Bailey exclaimed when I didn't make that first left-hand turn, but I laughed it off and told her we'd turn around once we got to the main drag. Nope! We turned in the complete opposite direction and then told her she was taking a "personal" day from school and we were going to Asheville to see the AMAZING gingerbread houses at the Grove Park Inn. She was so excited!! So, we made a quick stop at the gas station for a fill-up and a traveler, and off we headed for one of our favorite towns. It was a beautiful day! We started our adventure with breakfast at The Corner Kitchen, my favorite breakfast place in Asheville! Then it was off to the Inn. Here are some of our favorite gingerbread houses.

Pictures of the kids to follow . . .