On this cold, rainy day we wanted to check out some local caves only 20 minutes away. The cavern was warmer inside than it was outside so we were happy to venture in.
We were lucky enough to see two bats hibernating. Their population is dwindling due to a deadly fungus. The formations and history were awesome. They have a rock and mineral gift shop as well as an antique shop to browse too. Just beware of the real cats hiding in the rows, they might suddenly move and make you jump 10 feet. 🙂
Santa got us kayaks! It was nearly 80 degrees this holiday weekend so we decided to take them for a test ride!
Expectation…
…vs Reality! It’s harder than it looks ok!
We found an island with a picnic table; the perfect spot for a snack break!
Penny stayed home for the kayak trip so we could get the hang of it. We took her to the park after. 🙂
The Salem Art Center put together a painting and hot chocolate fundraiser for Toys 4 Tots. I was a sponsor and also helped out at the event. There were 130 kids that donated toys and then got to paint their own painting and drink hot chocolate!
Jess and Joe of the Salem Art Center!
Do you see my logo? 🙂
What a fun event for such a good cause!
Exciting car rides call for window licking. 
Rolling hills for miles!
We went and got our tree on my birthday, which was Casey’s last day of finals.
Penny loved it.
Our front door!
Dinner at the Green Goat! Yumm!
Lemon-berry cheesecake from the local bakery…
We bought it to go and the cashier asked if I needed a fork. The lady behind me started to laugh. I said I didn’t need a fork. The cashier says to us all that we would be surprised at how many people can’t wait until they get home to eat their dessert!
Me: Oh I’m not waiting until I get home, I just don’t need a fork! 😀
[proceeds to go to the car and pick up the slice, whole, and take a glorious bite. ]
I keep it classy. 😉
Wet food and a waffle fry were added to her normal dry food.
Just a little excited to eat.
Snuggled on the couch. 🙂
One of our favorite spots! Lots of trails surround this lake!
The receipt was taller than me!
