Katie Beth picked a walking stick for Mommy. Just her size. She carried it for Mommy a long way. We left it for the next Mommy to use.
Laurel Falls Trail and Beyond
We had a great hike to Laurel Falls and beyond. The fall was flowing with minimal water given the season. We made good progress with Katie Beth staying in her carrier until we reached the falls.
The high light of the hike was the virgin forest beyond the falls. We found a hollow log and Katie Beth climbed inside and laid down. We found a tree with base open to the other side so Katie Beth could climb through the middle of the tree.
We missed seeing the bear that had been hanging around the trail, but a lot of other people had seen it. A gentleman showed us his picture of walk up on a black bear on the same trail during the previous week. His first photo has shaky from being surprised.
On the Abrams Fall Trail
We have checked out the creek anytime we got close, which is running really well today for the season. Katie Beth loved walking into the creek on the rocks. But, she still has little to no appreciation for the moss on the wet rocks. We got some good shots with the camera I hope.
Hopefully, we will make it to the falls, but we are moving slowly with frequent snacks and diversions. Katie Beth could be one of the dog in the movie UP. Squirrel!
Fall Colors in Great Smoky Mountains
The colors are just wonderful to see. The temperatures have been great even with Katie Beth saying it is too cold.
The pictures are from Cades Cove in the southern most part of the Great Smoky Mountains.
We are heading to Abrams Falls Trail to hike to the Abrams Fall. The hike should be nice. The distance is only around 2.4 mile there. We have a backpack child carrier to speed up the hike if we need it.
Beautiful Sunrise
Today’s sunrise was very beautiful. I rarely get to see the sunrise as it is dark as I get ready in the morning for work.
But, I was treated to a sunrise this morning as I walked down the hall at work today.
To be so beautiful, sunrises and sunsets are so fleeting. It would be neat to have the sky filled with these colors throughout the day.
Thornburg Visit
Jameson and Katie Beth had a great time visiting. Karen and I enjoyed our adult time with Jeff and Jessica, too.
Jameson and Katie Beth pretended the sandbox’s sand was snow and decorated the driveway with “snow” for Santa Claus.
The girls were big eaters tonight, too. It was like a competition on who would eat what and how much.
Tate Farm and Pumpkin Patch
We are climbing, sliding, and playing all over the place.
The pumpkin patch is giant. It is around 10 acres or more and that doesn’t even count the play area and other fun things.
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Tate Farm
Wild Life Wonders at Huntsville Botanical Garden
Jameson and Katie Beth are having too much fun.
The weather is great here today.
We have seen a lot of different animals today.
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Madison Street Festival
We are having a great time at the festival.
Katie Beth made a bird feeder.
Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt Faith, and Jonah met us here this morning. Faith and Jonah are in town for a week to visit.
We ran into Jameson, Jessica, and Jeff Thornburg. Katie Beth and Jameson had great time playing on the inflatables.
We even saw Steve And Clair Tanner.
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Great Night
What a great night to go out for a walk. The temperature is just wonderful.
Katie Beth is having fun at the fountain.
Fall is here for sure.