Cades Cove

What a perfect spot for a picnic along the Cades Cove Loop in the GSMNP, perfect weather, wonderful view!

Birthday Boy!

Coyle has been counting down since Christmas for his fifth birthday! He was so excited to get his Lego Ninjago Rattlecopter!
He requested cupcakes, Ninjago style.

Wow, Lord Garmadon's Dark Fortress!!
My boys have been building all weekend.

Hike to Laurel Falls-Pt. 2

Hike to Laurel Falls-Pt. 1

Ready to start!
View from the trail as we climbed in elevation.

Camping

Getting ready to make some s'mores!
Bella reading all snuggled in the tent.
Our tents. We had an awesome campsite at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mtns. Ntl Park with a little stream next to us, privacy and lots of room for the kids to explore.

Gatlinburg, TN Part 2

Riding the carousel at Ober Gatlinburg.
Swinging in Gatlinburg on the banks of the Little Pigeon River.
Lunch in Gatlinburg overlooking the river, perfect weather!
Shopping in Gatlinburg, posing with a black bear.

Gatlinburg, TN

We took a Skylift up to Ober Gatlinburg.
The whole family enjoyed skating up at Ober Gatlinburg! We had the rink to ourselves because we got there early in the morning.