40 Before 40: Go White Water Rafting

 A beautiful fall day in West Virginia over fall break was spent on the rapids. Adelaide, Aspen & I headed up in the early morning and enjoyed a day on the water.

We enjoyed the fall foliage as well as the seasonably warm temperatures. Wet suits were very helpful in helping us feel less wet & cold! 

We had a homemade lunch river side; we jumped off cliff rocks; we paddled through Class 2 & 3 rapids; and we giggled all day long!

A trip that was good for the soul!

40 Before 40: Visit One New Country

Barbados~ an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport.

Barbados is as charming as it is tropical. It was the perfect new country to visit, especially in the middle of January where winter blues it hard in our house. We were greeted by a sophisticated driver sporting a Rolls Royce {childhood memories rushing back} and then whisked away to our resort. Perfection at every turn. Romance all around us. The beach. The flavorful food. The music & entertainment. The company. 

A truly unforgettable week with my husband, visiting a new country & making memories to last a lifetime.

 

A Thompson Fall: Sip Apple Cider

 Mulberry Orchard is one of our absolute favorites for fall. It’s a cute little farm out in Shelbyville that has sunflower fields, a cafe, barnyard shop, antique tractors & a slew of exciting rides, slides & mazes. 

 

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heir food is unique & delicious; the perfect mix of home cookin' & foodie trends. The kids love the apple cider popsicles as a refreshing treat in between corn maze runs and tractor tire races. And of course feeding the baby goats is their favorite activity to end the visit.