Sunday, October 28, 2012

Titan's!






Skyler's first ever NFL game - the boys had a great time!

Mom, being a great sport and always a big cheerleader for her boys, wore her jersey in support.  We came home and gave her our game ball for giving us the opportunity to get away.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Carving




Skyler and Mom working on their carving skills while Bella and Ava Grace paint pumpkins.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Aquarium









Never too old to enjoy the Aquarium.

Rainbow Falls - The Ascent






One of the highlights of this Fall Break was the opportunity for Skyler and I to hike together.  We decided to make a pilgrimage up to Rainbow Falls.

A 5.4 mile hike (round trip) that offers amazing views of La Conte Creek and the 80 foot drop known as Rainbow Falls - the highest Falls in the Smokies.

I have conquered this trail before and thought I knew what to expect.  Looking back - that was 15 years and 50 pounds ago.  It turned out to be more of ascent and even rockier than I remembered. That said,  Skyler and I both agreed, it was priceless.

Rainbow Falls - The View








Mother Nature didn't disappoint!  I can still hear Skyler exclaim "Dad, this is awesome."  Amen.

Rainbow Falls - The Peak






With the ascent behind us and the beauty before us, we took the opportunity to pose for pictures and eat lunch on the rocks.

Rainbow Falls - The Rocks





 
Skyler enjoyed exploring the rock field at the base of the Falls.