Finally catching up! And our last few days of vacation were this week and then we got back to "normal" life--whatever that means. "Re-entry"--what I call returning to life after vacation-- is always sort of rough, but we sure enjoyed out time together as a family. Take a look at our last week. . .
Spent a fun day in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! And Yes, we did see two black bears during our time in the park! Pretty impressive!
Enjoyed some amazing Southern food at Paula Deen's restaurant in Pigeon Forge, TN. So good!!!
Spent a fun down down by the River Bottoms in the park.
Hiked up to an old school house which was a short mile hike round trip, but as we were leaving the school house it started pouring rain! We were so soaked by the time we got back to the car! The longest half mile ever!
And one last look at the beautiful Smokies before we head home....
Got home and Miss O had her seminary graduation. Seminary is an early morning (6 a.m.) scripture study class that our church has for all high schoolers. Miss O has gone all 4 years--every day she has school she has 6 a.m. seminary! Way to go Miss O!!! We are proud of you!
In the summer my kids enjoy cooking and doing creative things in the kitchen. First summer kitchen project was decorating cupcakes. Miss E got some cool new piping tips--Russian piping tips--and enjoyed trying them out. Looks pretty impressive to me!
Thanks for catching up on us! Hope you are well and have a great week!
What a fantastic trip aside from getting caught hiking in the rain. I've had that happen before to my family when I was a kid. Looks like you have more fun plans for being at home. Such pretty cupcakes.
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