A couple weeks ago, we spent time with family up in Sky Valley and celebrated the life of our Papa Riley. Sky Valley is located right where GA, NC and SC all meet. It's situated in a scenic mountain valley on the northwest side of Rabun Bald, Georgia’s second highest mountain, and it is also the city with the highest elevation in Georgia. Had a wonderful time and the boys did pretty well. There is SO much to do there, and there is NO cell phone service or internet in our cabins. It sits on a golf resort, so golf is always an option, many hiking trails, fishing, shopping, access to a small gym, hot tub, play area for the kids and waterfalls. Estatoah falls is within walking distance of our cabin and just beautiful. There's something about a waterfall that'll just put you in a good mood. Sometimes I would just look around at how gorgeous the views were there and think... "if only the rest of the East Coast knew about this place." I think the boys had the most fun just playing with their cousins, digging for worms, and finding cool sticks and rocks. Every night, someone would host dinner in their cabin, where we would all gather and have the best time eating, sharing and playing games. It's great being around all my cousins- we've been coming to Sky Valley since we were all little, and now we all have kids of our own. Loved watching them all play together.
We spent one day at my Grandma's house in Townville, SC. My Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ken live with her and we had a great time visiting with them and the rest of my mom's side of the family, and we're very blessed that she's only about an hour away. The boys had a blast here because my Uncle Ken raises chickens and there's just a ton for them to get into on the farm.
At the end of the week, we had a Celebration of Life ceremony for my Papa Riley who passed earlier this year. It was a heartfelt service that I will never forget.
We are blessed to have places like these to visit. Great vacation and great time to spend with family.
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