November 2010 - Mother 2 Mother Blog

November 20, 2010 by Rhonda Gales

Have you visited the Hunt Club in Virginia Beach, VA? It’s a wonder place to visit if you’re looking for opportunities to make great memories with your children. They offer so many activities throughout the year from Easter Bunny and egg hunts to pumpkin patches, carnival rides and photo opportunities with Santa Claus. I’ve taken my grandson there for the past several years to visit the pumpkin patch and the Winter Wonderland. This is a picture of Xavier’s first pony ride. His mother was truly bringing up the rear on his journey, lol. That pony couldn’t take a step without her taking one too. Neverless, we had a wonder time. Xavier enjoyed the ride although he said it was “bumpy”.
I enjoy creating memories with my grandson. I’m always looking for an opportunity to expose him to all that the world has to offer. The Hunt Club provides an opportunity to enjoy a family day in a beautiful and safe setting. I will be taking him to the Winter Wonderland next week-end to visit Santa. Last year, he wasn’t interested in sitting on Santa’s lap. He wasn’t having anything to do with him. In case he decides he doesn’t want anything to do with him this year either, we can still visit the beautiful display of animated characters, a petting zoo with lights and a bonfire for roasting marshmallows. I don’t know who has the most fun on our journeys, Xavier or me. If you’re in the area, it is truly worth a visit. Beware, your children will want to visit again and again.

I’m A Mountain Momma

November 19, 2010 by Rhonda Gales

It’s been awhile since I’ve attended to my blog. Just needed to take a break and do me. During my break, I’ve spent time roaming the local home front taking pictures and scrapbooking which I will share a few photos in a later post. I love fall, it’s my favorite time of year. Mother Nature is doing her best work. The air is crisp and the colors are breath taking. I thought I would share this photo of the beauty that I’m surrounded by. So many times I’ve thought of leaving this area and heading toward a more cultured and happening area, but I’ve always found something that made me say it’s worth staying here. Today its the Blue Ridge mountains. I’m sure you’re familiar with them, John Denver sung about them in his hit song Country Roads Take Me Home. Well ladies and gentlemen, this is what he was referring to, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River in the hills of West Virginia.

Yes, the Blue Ridge Mountains are in my back yard so to speak. I visit this spot in the fall to clear my head. As you can see, there’s a breath taking view. It’s so relaxing and peaceful. I was never a big fan of John Denver, but I do love his Country Roads song. It’s a fitting tribute to West Virginia:

Almost heaven, West Virginia

Blue ridge mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees

Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place, I be-long
West Virginia, mountain momma

We may not be the most cultured state, but we surely have beauty. Wouldn’t you agree.