Weekend at Black Balsam

I love the weekends, because it usually means I can socialize with people other than waitresses. :P Connie planned something for all the waitresses almost every weekend, but most of the activities were not required. This particular day, they were going to Ashville to go shopping at the outlet malls. I did not want to go because 1. I didn't want to spend money 2. If I did spend money, I knew I would not have a place to pack it and 3. I didn't want to spend another day with the same people.  It turned out great because I ended up still going to Ashville, just not to go shopping. :)

A bunch of people had decided to go to a nature trail/hike called Black Balsam. It was a little over an hour away. As soon as we were done with our Saturday jobs, we took a little break and left. 

What can I say? It was simply too sunny!

The view was spectacular!!!!! We made it there a little bit before it started to rain. In this picture, you can see the clouds beginning to gather.

It's amazing how the same God Who opens eyes and changes hearts, reveals Himself though His creation!! 

The top of the mountain, was a 360 view of the mountain range around it. I could only stand in awe.

The elevation was 6,214 ft. 

Here comes the storm! 

If you look really close, you can spot a bright yellow spider in the middle of the flower that David got for me. :)

Right before it started pouring! 

Sunday~
The next day, in between services, David and I went to the Taylor's house and did our laundry. While we waited for our laundry to finish washing, we decided to watch NEMO with the Taylor boys.

Matt Taylor might like the Chicago Bears & Chicago Cubs a lot. :)