Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

To all my blogging friends:

Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year

A Great Book

For my book club this month, we read The Christmas List by Paul Richard Evans. I must say--it's a book everyone should read. I never thought about my obituary or what people would say about me when I die, but after reading this book I am thinking twice about that thought.


I do hope if you read this book, you will receive a blessing just as I did and learn that people can truly change if the desire is there.

Best
Tracy :)

Christmas Lights Around Greenville

Last Friday, my daughter and I attended the Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Bob Jones University. It was a very nice time and with over 200,000 lights-- it's a picture that will take your breath away. Before the ceremony, we had a nice dinner on campus and after you eat you gather around the fountain to sing carols. There were so many people taking part in this special activity and the memories of this special night will be shared between my daughter and myself for a life time.

(The true meaning of Christmas)

The next night, we saw the Christmas Lights at Roper Mountain Science Center. You stay in your car and drive through what I call "A Winter Wonder Land of Lights." My husband was driving the truck and it seem every second, my daughter or myself would say "stop" so we could take a picture. Yes there were many cars behind us, but.......













I hope you enjoyed the pictures and if you live in a city or town that has Christmas activities going on--I hope you can get out and enjoy them with your love ones. For me it's not about presents or buying for others, but making memories that will last forever.

Best
Tracy :)

For more information: Bob Jones Univerity and Roper Mountain Science Center

Chimney Rock

Getting off track a little--I would like to share some pictures of our outing to Chimney Rock State Park (Chimney Rock, North Carolina) a few months back. Chimney Rock is about an hour drive from Greenville with gorgeous landscape scenes and many apple orchards. Before you get into the town of Chimney Rock there is a village that makes you think you are driving through a village in England.

Also, the Broad River flows through Chimney Rock and on a hot day you can see people swimming with the rapids and small kayaks making their way down the river. I have been told by my husband and daughter this is the coldest water they have ever swam in!

Since there are no parking spaces for the swimmers, you just pull off the side of the road and park. To get a good space starting out early in the morning would be the best thing, because there is a least one mile of cars that are parked. Screams and laughter of people can be heard as you drive into the village of Chimney Rock.

Once inside the park, you will park your car and enter a cave to take an elevator to the top of the mountain. When you exit the elevator you will be in the gift shop and cafe area--once outside you decide which trail to take. The park has several trails to pick from depending on your skill level. If you decide not to take a walk--the view out side of the cafe is breathtaking and you meet people from all over the States and yes I have met people from Europe!

(Looking out towards Lake Lure)

(Top of the Chimney)

(If only the cave could talk)

If you have a chance to visit North Carolina--make sure Chimney Rock is on you list of places to visit. Believe me, you will not be disappointed!

Best
Tracy :)

For more information: www.chimneyrockpark.com