I have been so excited for my family to come to Charlottesville to see our new home, and finally the day has come! Originally it was just supposed to be my parents, but last minute they decided to bring my sister and brother as well... so the WHOLE FAMILY CAME! I can't even begin to tell you how happy we were to see all of them, especially my sissie who has been traveling in New Zealand for the past 3 months. It was the best reunion:)
The first day they got here we went to Carter Mountain Orchard for dinner, apple cider donuts, some live music, and to watch the sunset.
Best donuts in the world
Later we walked around the Rotunda and campus
Friday we went hiking in Shenando National Park, which was so beautiful!
We went and visited Layton at the law school and got a little tour...
Then headed downtown for the free concert, and dinner at Citizen Burger
Kettle corn strait from heaven. Check out that VAT of popcorn!
Citizen Burger never ever disappoints
Donuts for dessert? Yes please
As if having them in Charlottesville wasn't fun enough... the next day we headed to the Outer Banks for the long weekend!
isn't the beach the BEST?
such pretty sunsets in the banks
Wild horses right on the beach
We had full on beach days, swam in the ocean, took long walks, rode our bikes to a lighthouse, ate the yummiest food, laughed our heads off, and just enjoyed all being together!
It was paradise! Literal heaven to be with my amazing family in our new hometown, and also in beachy paradise. So grateful to my parents for making it happen! Love y'all!
xoxo
L
Ahhhhhh!!! I LOVED THIS TRIP SO MUCH! You captured the essence of our time together just beautifully. Love you Lauren. :)
ReplyDeleteLauren, I love your whole blog! This post is amazing- it made me relaxed, and out of breath, and warm on the sand... but especially hungry. YUM!!!!!!!!! Your family knows how to make the very best of vacations and especially how to make great memories last. I love the Nelson's.
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