Kevan's Birthday

I surprised Kevan on his birthday and took him to the Orlando Speedway to drive a Nascar racecar. It was the Richard Petty Driving Experience. He went through a training program so he knew how to drive it and then rode with one of the instructors. The instructor drove 145 MPH!!! Then, Kevan got in and was able to drive about 18 or 19 laps. They gave him a paper that listed how well he did on each lap (seconds and MPH). He did about 124 mph!!

Here are some pics from our day (click on one of the pics to see the slideshow of all the pics).

Kevan's Birthday

We went back to Mount Mitchell for Kevan's birthday. We also stopped by Linville Cave's on the way home. Here are some pictures from our trip. Also, notice the Mt. Mitchell parking lot when there isn't snow!

Kevan in the Linville Cave

Kevan at the peak of Mt. Mitchell

Parking lot from the top of Mt. Mitchell

Mount Mitchell for Jayde's birthday

Kevan took me to Mt. Mitchell for my birthday this year. We stayed at a Bed & Breakfast in Burnsville, NC. We had a great time. It was about 50 degrees in Burnsville, but as we drove up the mountains it became VERY cold. I believe it was below zero, but I can't remember. We drove to see Mt. Mitchell on Saturday, but it was so foggy/snowy that it was closed off so we went back on Sunday and it was so beautiful. It is amazing to see the beauty that God has created for us.

When we got to the top there was a foot path to walk up to the peak. We did not have the clothing we needed so I stayed in the car and Kevan walked up to the peak to take pictures. I've attached a picture of the elevation we were at and a picture of the parking lot where I waited in the nice warm car while Kevan went up to the top to take pictures. :o)

Top of Mt. Mitchell

Top of the Mountain - Parking lot below.