We all had a slow start this morning. After a late breakfast, we relaxed on the balcony.
We decided to drive over to the swinging bridge for a small hike and the view of the Toccoa river. The drive to the bridge is beautiful. We took the more eastern route, which provides views of the mountains, hills, and old farms. The western route follows the Toccoa river more closely. The trail is nice and easy, but the last 3 miles of gravel road requires a vehicle with high clearance and it will beat you up driving it.
The flower is a Dwarf Violet Iris that was found along the trail. We stopped at the fallen tree chair for a quick family photo. On our hike, we saw a huge fallen tree giving Karen a chance to search for special rocks. While heading back to our car and crossing the bridge, we spotted a Cottonmouth snake swimming across the Toccoa River. The current didn’t even phase the snake as it swam across.
Afterwards, we headed over to Hope’s cabin to visit before dinner. Charlie and Katie Beth put on swimsuits so they could play in the Toccoa River on the rocks. Charlie tried to get Katie Beth to jump into the water off of the rocks, but she wouldn’t have it. 
Eventually, Katie Beth felt comfortable and waded into the water. At one point, poor Charlie slipped and hit his face on a rock. He said it hurt pretty good and it left a good mark.
It was time to head back for Hope’s Easter dinner and an Easter Egg Hunt at Hope’s cabin. Dinner was about ready, but needed more time. Karen, Hope, and I headed out to hide the Easter Eggs. The children enjoyed searching for the eggs, but Hannah may be getting too old to see the fun.
After the hunt and very enjoyable dinner, we sat around their fire pit and roasted marshmallows and popped corn.
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We had a wonderful trip to Orange Beach during Katie Beth’s Fall Break. We met some nice families with child that Katie Beth truly enjoyed playing with for the whole trip.
