Our other big adventure on my trip to Virginia was to a state park called Sky Meadows. I loved every minute of ut. The hour car ride through the Virginia countryside was enchanting. I kept thinking in my mind how amazing it would be during the spring, summer or fall. I am just grateful for the opportunity to explore one of my sisters most favorite places on planet earth.
The great thing about our time spent there, was the fact that it was in off season and we pretty much had the place to ourselves.  I LOVE going to places in the off season.

It was fun to meander along the trail with my sister and her children and to see their very distinct personalities come out.  Asher truly moves at a glacier pace.  Soren is kind and encouraging, and Maeve points out all the magic around her.  

It was fun to capture my sisters life with her kids.  She is constantly documenting their life through a lens.  Something that I admire and hope to be better at this year.

The trail going up.  I was left to my own devises and hiked up to those trees you see.

The trail looking down upon the countryside.  Apparently I didn't go all the way.  But I was satisfied with what my eyes beheld.

Can you just imagine how specatular this place would be in full spring and autumn?  It would probably take my breath away.

Luckily for us, this was the warmest day of the entire week.  We soaked up the sun and 

the blue blue sky!

While I hiked the kids played amongst these trees and rocks and their imaginations went WILD!

These kids are lucky to have such a stellar Mom in my sister!  

Me and Maeve "Papiope"

I had so much fun trying to get her to say her middle name, and my name for that matter.

This stubborn little thang would not budge from this  rocking chair.  I even threatened to leave.  With my own children this tactic worked like a charm.  Not with this little one.  Even when I was out of view, she stayed put.  We were by ourselves after leaving Jessica to do a bit of balancing on a small rock wall with the boys.  As I took Maeve away from her family she reached back toward them and explained, "Help me Mom, I'm in trouble!"  Really?

Probably the icing on the cake for me was being able to talk with my sister to and from our destinaton