Birthdays and More

Justin had a birthday Sept. 4! This is the only picture I got of the whole thing. Eggs for breakfast!

However, his parents, aunt/uncle, and 2 cousins were able to come for a weekend visit. We went hiking in the smokies. This picture is of Aunt Jackie, Uncle Doug, Chad, and Cameron at Clingmans Dome (well, the bottom of it anyway). It's the highest point in the Smokey Mountains. On a clear day you can see super far (22 miles on an average day). We saw lots of clouds, but it was still cool.

We also went hiking on the Laurel Falls trail. We saw a bear.

Here's the gang at one of the Appalacian Trail heads. Justin REALLY wants to hike this trail over spring break. I want him to go with someone....you know...for bear safety....any takers?

See the Dome?

Olivia and Isaac did really well for the day of being outside in the rain/drizzle. Isaac got the nice stroller ride. Both trails we hiked were paved. Olivia got tossed around from person to person for the longest piggy back ride known to kids (L.F. trail 1.3 miles one way, plus 1/2 mile to the top of Clingmans Dome). I thought it was sweet when she fell asleep on my back up the Laurel Falls trail. Memories.

Monday morning before they left to drive home.


We also went to a splash pad. Olivia LOVED it. Isaac will love it.

Part of the playground at the splash pad.

So Justin got a new camera for his birthday/side job. Which is cool, except now it's super hard to post pictures on here cuz they are all so dang good! Here's a few I couldn't pass up. And if anyone wants family pictures, event pictures, wedding pictures, etc let Justin know! He needs some practice! He will travel (say to Missouri) if his expences are all paid for by the picturees. He he.

My sweetie.

I love to get his kisses.

Alright. Open wide. I'm gonna shoot.

More pictures from the splash pad that I didnt' want to take the time to rearrange.

I had to help her get used to the water at first.

Then it was OK.

Then she became a pro.

Just some more random pictures:

This one is for you, Heather! Gotta LOVE Sid!

These flowers were at the edge of our garden. They have grown enormous over the summer.