Fun in the Mountains

This Saturday was a big day....we actually saw the sun all day!!! March has been a cruel month so far, so we were thrilled to get out and do some exploring in the Smoky Mountains! We started off the day by checking out the Fiber Arts Festival in Townsend. We saw a sheep getting sheered, and then we saw some interesting fiber loving folks who actually spin the yarn into thread and yarn the old fashioned way. It was very interesting and I was impressed with the talent.






After this learning experience, we went on to Tremont to hike this most excellent hike. It is not on the park's hiking trail maps, and we were informed about it after stopping at the coffee shop in Townsend (Thunderhead Perk is awesome!) . This was the perfect hike for the family- One mile out and it ends at a beautiful waterfall.







This was a great shot, and very telling of our day out and about! Thanks be to God for such beauty surrounding us!

Freeze Frame

Recently I was making observations around my house that reminded me that I am in a season. A beautiful, fleeting season. So, with my handy camera I just recorded a few things that I want to remember. I want to remember this when I am old(er than i am now), when I am bored and tired(er than I am now). I promise these are not props, nor did I stage any of these photos. I am often reminded of my life motto as a still new parent: The Days are Long, but the Years are short.

some colorful vocabulary by Ben on the marker board in the playroom. So glad he can spell now.

noteworthy: this is in the playroom. We are anticipating painting and have allowed the kids to write on the walls with chalk....until now. Isn't that special?

designer tile makes a great backdrop for the mammoth playmobil collection we have.

In the Kitchen with Mama

Recently I was on a cooking jag (not uncommon) and Maddie independently retrieved her toy mixer and started cooking right beside me. It warmed my heart. We made a memory! As you can see my kitchen does not lack in the electronic appliance area. But seriously they all pale in comparison to my Kithen Aid stand mixer. I just love it. Maddie is a girl after my own heart.