A Weekend in Ellijay

We found out at the last minute that we were going to be able to go to a friend's river/mountain cabin this weekend in Ellijay. It was really quite nice not knowing that we were going until the last minute because I didn't have time to "plan" anything. We packed our bags and headed out Friday right after work. On our way up there, we realized that we have been in the Ellijay/Blue Ridge area on Halloween/Matt's birthday weekend 4 out of the past 6 years. It was a absolutely the most relaxing weekend that we have had in a really long time. Camping is not even this relaxing. I have to admit, I really enjoyed not having the pop-up trailing behind us on this trip. There was nothing for us to "set up" once we arrived! I also LOVED the fact that we had a bathroom and shower to use!! Don't get my wrong, I LOVE to camp, but it was really nice to stay in a luxiorious cabin!! It rained all day Saturday, so we hung out on the back screen porch overlooking the Cartecay River. Saturday afternoon, Matt's sister and her family came up to join us. We took the kids into Downtown Ellijay to trick-or-treat. They shut down the entire downtown area and everyone just goes from business to business getting candy. We didn't let the rain stop us from having an awesome time! We came home and had some homemade chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches and celebrated Matt's birthday (a few days early) with a yummy cookie cake!! I did not want to leave this morning!