Sassy Silver Sisters

    My husband and I  don’t  usually do a whole lot for our anniversary.  We usually go out to dinner.  This year I decided we needed to do something different.  I  didn’t  want to go far, just do something out of the ordinary.   So  I discussed it with my husband and we came up with an idea to only have it shot down because the facility I wanted to go to did not have food on a Wednesday night and they were booked for the weekend. Where could we go for just the night that  wouldn’t  take a whole day of traveling.  (That is if you are in Virginia already.)  I  didn’t  want to go just to a hotel.  I wanted something a little different.  Finally, we decided on Peaks of Otter.  We spent our 2 nd  night of  o ur honeymoon at Peaks of Otter.  Why not?  It’s not that far away and it is  a beautiful drive.    Peaks of Otter Lodge ,  85554 Blue Ridge  Pkwy, Bedford , VA 24523 Peaks of Otter is on the Blue Ridge Parkway and the lodge, which has 63 rooms, was opened in 1964.  It has a beautiful l

***UPDATED 8/30/24*** Jay and I try and take time to do something fun every week, whether be a lunch date, hike in the park, or shopping at Goodwill. Yes, I said Goodwill, we both like finding a good deal. When it comes to the Fall season, there can be some unique things to do. Here are a few of our favorite things to do and we hope you can take time with your loved one to reconnect and just have fun together.  The Pumpkin Patch - Typically we go to the pumpkin patch with our grandson but we have gone alone and had a great time. We have a favorite place called Snead's Farm and it's an awesome place to hang out. Find your favorite pumpkin patch.  Take a Drive to the Mountains - this is always a favorite thing to do for Jay and myself. Looking at the changing leaves is just a beautiful sight. You can't say there's no God when you look at His handiwork in creation. Skyline Drive Go for a Hike - This is a great time to talk and get some exercise. Sometimes it's hard