Fall at Airlie Gardens, 30th Birthday, Thanksgiving, Enchanted Airlie, Backyard Visitors

As Christmas rapidly approaches I am trying to catch up with posting my photos.

Fall at Airlie Gardens

John and Dave celebrate birthday #30

Thanksgiving 2014

Maxine and Dave watch some TV football.

Maxine thinks Dave is quite entertaining.

Family portrait, although Max seems very interested in the turkey.

Family Trip to Enchanted Airlie (starts with dinner at Grandma's)

When you are 6 months old you get to sit ON the table.

There's a lot of loving going on in this picture.

This will have to count as Maxine's 2013 visit to see Santa Claus. 

The line for the real Santa was just too long.

Enchanted Airlie lights enchanted Maxine.

Maxine makes a stop at the gift shop. Perhaps to buy one of grandma's bookmarks!

Backyard Visitors

Two days before Christmas and "what to my wondering eyes did appear but".. 

four ibis grazing in my backyard.

Maxine Julia updates

Airlie Kingfisher and Backyard Anole

It has been a busy, memory filled month with great visits from NJ friends and neighbors.  Meanwhile my tram driving at Airlie Gardens and my backyard adventures continue.

Belted Kingfisher and Cormorants at Airlie Gardens

Backyard Anole Dines on a Yellow Butterfly

My Neighbor's Dogs.... Elvis and Punch

The Blue Ridge Parkway and a visit to Asheville

After the Carolina Balloon Fest my neighbor Marilyn and I spent time driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway and then a day exploring the Biltmore Estate.