For the past two months in my spare time I've been planning a special trip for my sister and me to take. Next week we're off to Little Rock, Arkansas, to visit P. Allen Smith at his Moss Mountain Farm (link is to a two minute video of the farm to give you an idea of the beautiful gardens we'll be seeing).
Growing up as sisters, we always loved going on family vacations, which were always to the Great Smoky Mountains...every year without fail. We loved going to Gatlinburg, Tennessee!
Here's a picture of my dad with the two of us as cute little girlies in 1959...taken at a scenic overlook with the beautiful Smoky Mountains in the background:Fast forward to 2016...that little sister of mine turned the big 6-0 in March! My gift to her was a ticket to Moss Mountain in Arkansas! Here she is opening my gift:
Once it dawned on her what my gift was, she had this reaction. Do you think she looks a little surprised?
From her home in South Carolina, we'll be traveling the northern route through Tennessee headed to Arkansas and traveling the southern route through Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia on the return trip back to South Carolina.
I've been researching antique shops, the Saturday farmers' market in Little Rock at the River Market District, a presidential library, restaurants, and the unique Bed & Breakfast where we'll be staying.
Hannah is in charge here at the homestead for the twelve days I'll be away. I'm sure she'll come up with some wonderful meals, and she and Granny will become a twosome! :)
See you back here on the blog sometime mid-June with some vacation posts and hopefully some good pictures from our Sister Trip!
Anyone have any suggestions of a Must-See you think we need to add to our stops?
~Deb
Bet's expression is priceless. There's no mistaking her being surprised! Hope you have a great trip, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Posted by: victoria | Friday, May 27, 2016 at 09:59 PM
Have a grand time. I'll be praying for safety and refreshment.
Posted by: Cathy | Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 08:14 AM
Love the surprised look on your sister's face! And I hope you both have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to hear about it. :)
Posted by: Toni | Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Deb, your trip sounds wonderful and the video is great. I think we watched P. Allen Smith in a gardening show on television many years ago. Hope you have a great trip and take lots of pictures to share.
Posted by: Barbara J. | Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 02:36 PM
Sounds like such fun.
And guess what? When you return to SC, our family will be moved there! :-)
Posted by: Tammy | Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 03:33 PM
Hey girls have a fabulous time! I could be a triplet to you two in my 1950s photos. :)
Posted by: Rose | Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:06 PM
How exciting.Have fun and look forward to many pictures as you return.
We were just up in Tennessee over the weekend looking for an apartment to rent.We drove up to Bristol,VA on Saturday and on the way home went thru Asheville,NC.We will be one hour away from Asheville when we move.
Posted by: Tammy C | Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 08:59 AM
I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing time!
Posted by: Kris | Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11:18 AM
What a great gift! I hope you two have a great time. Make lots of sweet memories!
Posted by: Susan | Wednesday, June 01, 2016 at 06:36 PM
What a sweet photo of the two of you as little girls! I love the little bear on a leash-quite the Smoky Mountain souvenir:)
Posted by: Kim C | Thursday, June 09, 2016 at 07:14 AM