Tennessee Getaway

We both had Friday off, so we set off for Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for some relaxation (kind of).

Here's the highlights of the trip:

- I went to drop the dogs off at the kennel, and E cried like someone had HURT him. I've never heard him cry like that. Huge tears. Screaming "Gracieeeeeeee." All the way back to the house he was sniffling and calling for Gracie.

- We got to listen to the VP debate in the car (just what I wanted to do) and we got in to the condo around 11pm. E woke up, wide awake, until after 1am.

- Time Share Presentation at 8:30am. Enough said.

- Celebrated Cam's birthday at the Lodge Factory Store. Only Cam could be giddy about a car full of cast iron cookware!

- E threw up in a parking lot. Yes, we're now those parents. Awesome!

- Saturday, the trip went much better. We found a great place for breakfast, E was happy, and we finally got around to doing what we loved - spending time in nature. Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October? Beautiful. Did a short hike and headed home.

Overall:
Pigeon Forge - thumbs down
Cast Iron - thumbs up
National Parks - big thumbs up!

View from the top of Clingman's Dome in the park.

Beautiful fall colors.

Me and E

Daddy and E

Daddy celebrating his b-day!