Gallery

Amanda says "Yes" at Mountain Brook Vineyards. 2.14.25

Yep. I Love You.

Charlotte Knights game, formerly, Charlotte O's. My mom and dad were here last year for their Anniversary. This year was a bit different.

Chimney Rock is OPEN! After Hurricane Helene, it took a while for things to reopen. We took the girls for a walk on the rocks.

Quite the view.

Quite the thumb wrestle.

John's Rock... really, that's the name of it. Amazing view and dangerous drop off.

Go DAWGS! John got these tickets for us!!

Brevard, NC.

Brunch at The Grove Park Inn. Amanda worked there for 5 years, but never had brunch on the property.

Top down, hair up.

John graduates. MBA at Mars Hill University. Amanda's first graduation serving as a Trustee.

Go Panthers! ...and Tampa Bay.

Go DAWGS! ...and maybe UF.

Blue Ridge Parkway, 1 day after Amanda's melanoma surgery. Debbie, Amanda's mom, along for the ride and had a great time on the BRP.

Stone Ashe Vinyards

LEAF Festival. Black Mountain, NC

LEAF Festival. Black Mountain, NC

The Biltmore Estate gardens and grounds trail walk.

The Green Race. Green River Gorge "Narrows" race.

Valentine's Day, 2026. We were engaged here on Valentine's Day at Mountain Brook Vinyards, 2025.

Ski ready. Bachelor "Party" Weekend, Feb. 2026.

Lake weekend, Mountain Island, NC.

Kentucky Derby Day, 2024.

Snow fun and tubing. Mars Hill, NC.

"Hikees" and "Walkees" at Rumbling Bald.

Gatsby Christmas Party 2024! Happy Birthday, to Ruth, our house. She is 100 years young!

Chastain Chateau, Biltmore Park.

Fun fact: O's was part of the Asheville team- stadium was orange. Team moved to Charlotte- yes, Cal Ripken coached. Team was moved to Baltimore. The rest is history. Then, my Ripkin.