Charlotte, N. C. And Family

Children seem to grow up right before your eyes. That much is so true for Sydney Mae. Although I just spent a week end with her and family in early February for Daniel and Ashley’s wedding, Sydney has added so much to her vocabulary and personality in only a months’ time. With children, so it seems, time does go by so fast.
As the weather has warmed considerably since I left Tennessee, we have had the opportunity to enjoy the out of doors. Today we visited a horse stable facility in the Charlotte area called Latta Equestrian Center. What can be said about witnessing a child’s pure excitement in seeing and petting full grow horses. Music to your ears is what I would call it. Children seem to put into words what we as adults just plain enjoy, mostly in a non verbal way.
Notice my granddaughter’s artistic ability too. She will, I am sure, someday have her own coloring studio, and of course she will be the mistress of all coloring instructors. Observe that concentration…..
Time with family is important and I have enjoyed my time again with Lisa, Sydney and Chris. The frequent photo updates that I have received from Lisa over the years, is no way as much fun as being here in person.
I have visited a few travel trailer facilities here in Charlotte, and am seriously thinking about purchasing a small pop up camper for the rest of my journey. As a much needed convenience, I added a car top carrier in Tennessee for all of my “stuff”. I always over pack, and as this trip is scheduled for an undetermined amount of time, have once again done the same, way over packed. Hence the car top carrier. Now a rethinking about my comfort has led me to strongly consider the pop up as opposed to tent camping. I guess you will see photos if I have in fact decided to purchase the pop up.
As I am enjoying myself immensely, I should remain in Charlotte for at least another week or so, with my next stop being Washington D.C.
Enjoy a few photos….TC

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