After the Blue Ridge Parkway we headed to Stephen’s childhood home in Cary, NC. we are at the half way point of the trip 5 weeks in and 5 weeks left to go. It feels like we have been away from home for forever but at the same time we feel like we just left. We spent two days at his mother’s house enjoying a break from the constant motion of travel and RV life. We did laundry, hung out with family and friends, and slept in a house without wheels. It was a great couple days of calm.
We always enjoy walking around the lake behind the house and through the garden Stephen’s father created. Of course there was cousin time where all the grandkids got to play together. We went to the pool and took pictures around the lake. There is something’s special about cousins, they are family and so they come automatically caring about you, but they are not your siblings so they are kind. lol!
It was fun to get a break and be with family for the 4th of July holiday. We even got a kids free evening out thanks to Stephen’s mother. We love our kids, but being on 24/7 can get exhausting so even one or two hours away is amazing. Especially when that time away includes lifelong friends.
Chocolate flag cake made by B 
Grandma and her favorite little people! 
The dads! 
The moms! 
The boys! 
The girls! 
Cousins are the best!!!
On our way out of North Carolina we went to Weldon Mills Distillery. We took a tour and did a tasting (well those of us over 21). This distillery is owned by a friend of Stephen’s. They have won many awards and are creating a fabulous North Carolina based operation. We love local and this place is all about getting all ingredients locally as well as local distribution. It was a great last stop in North Carolina before heading into Virginia and by dinner we will be in Maryland.
Cheers! 
Our 6S Full Life 