A Visit from the Elliotts

This past weekend, Mom and Dad came to Asheville to visit for the weekend. We had a great time going out to eat, sight seeing downtown, watching football, and enjoying each other's company. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Sunday monring we went to brunch at The Swag in Maggie Valley.  http://www.theswag.com/about.htm   It is a country inn on a mountain top right next to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.  The food was delicious and the views were gorgous! 



View from the front porch at The Swag



In front of the fireplace inside the dining room



View from Gooseberry Knob



We went to the farmer's market to buy some fresh NC grown apples.  Dad is sampling to see which ones he likes. 

Banana Split?

Can't you see the smile on his face?

Ranger got to dress up for Halloween this year.....yes my dog was a banana split.  Ranger got to show off his costume in downtown Asheville with the Halloween dog event.  A street in downtown Asheville was blocked off for canines and their owners.  I wasn't able to get too many pictures of the other dogs, because I had to concentrate on keeping Ranger from licking any person that walked by and sniffing every dog that got close.  His costume was quite a hit if I say so myself....everybody that walked by would say....."Is that a banana spilt?.....or "Look at that cute dog!"  People even asked to take his picture.  They had a contest for the best tricks, best costume, best kisses etc (by the dogs of course).  We decided to go last minute, so we weren't prepared to enter the contests....but we will be ready for next year!  We are already starting to practice.