I just realized that in my blog-block funk, I have neglected to report on this years' Smoky Mountain trip:
The last weekend of August, we had the privilege of doing something we'd never done before. We combined the Pressleys and the McCarthys for a weekend in the mountains. So, the kids had an entire weekend with both sets of grandparents. They were in hog heaven.
We had a really nice time. Judy and Dennis cooked lots of great food (as usual), and there was lots of rock hopping, river swimming, outlet shopping, trail hiking and over eating.
*This is really not my story to tell, but since none of the eyewitnesses will blog it, I shall record it for posterity myself. When Grandaddy and Corin and Evan and Pressley went hiking, they saw a big black snake in (or right off of) the trail. Upon closer inspection, it turns out the snake was in the process of eating a chipmunk. Whole. So they watched. The 3 generations of boys found the whole thing way cool, while our little Miss P was completely grossed out.*
Here is Pressley with GranNan at Newfound Gap on the way to the cabin.
The terrace level of our cabin not only housed two bedrooms, but also a foosball table and a pool table.
Evan playing pool with Grandaddy.
Here's one of Pressley with Gran at Metcalf Bottoms.
And, finally, some pics of some of the river fun.
A big thanks to the McCarthys for being such gracious hosts and a shout-out to my dad for once again stepping up as family photographer when this lame-brained mommy forgot to take a camera. Again.
There are many more photos of the mountain trip, as well as some September soccer photos and whatnot at the August and September album links.
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