since we were in north carolina visiting my mom + touring with josh over per's birthday, we had a simple family birthday celebration for him this year. on sunday mom, the kids & i drove from charlotte to asheville to meet up with josh. on the way back to charlotte the following day we found an idyllic little spot on lake james in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains to have a little party. family + cookies + birthday candles + presents + a pretty little spot in the sun = the perfect day!