Lake Lure

Last weekend we loaded up the van with the two monsters, the dog, and forty-seven suitcases as we ventured to a little town called Lake Lure in the western part of North Carolina. The trip was our first to the mountains in a year, and our first major road venture with the boys (we'll count the KY trip as an airplane venture). Along the way we outfoxed state troopers that tried to get us to stop at the weigh stations because of our freight load, and we eventually made our way along winding Highway 64 to a cabin we rented in the mountains.

The cabin was a paradise for us. Game room, hot tub, great views, wraparound porch -- it was the perfect location for us to get away for a few days. We stayed with our friends Chris & Deb Holm from California and their little boy Cody. The Holms made their way back to the states from Madrid where Chris is currently assigned with IBM. We have shared a lot of great memories with them over the years, and it was good to catch up with old friends.

The occasion for the weekend get-together was the wedding of our friends Dave O & Julie. They tied the knot in a great little outdoor ceremony on Saturday overlooking the lake at the base of the mountains. Amy & I have known Dave since our first year in North Carolina and known Julie from her first days at IBM. It was very exciting to see the two of them together with all their friends and family around to celebrate.