Ripley's Aquarium

While we were in TN, we visited Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg.  Joshua was so excited he could barely contain himself!  He loves animals, especially fish!

This is what his face looked like the entire time we were there.  He kept saying, "Let's go see more fishies, Momma!" and, "Wow, that's COO-WUL!"  :-)

 100 points to whoever spots the fish in this photo!

 This little man was not quite as taken with the fish as his big brother was.

 When we got back to the condo, all JJ could talk about were the fish, sharks and penguins we saw.  What a neat place!  Can't wait to take the kiddos back there some day!

Pool Time!

 We spent LOTS of time in the pool while we were on vacation...here are a *few* photos of our time in the water!

 

Hiking in the Smoky Mountains

 We had SUCH a wonderful time this past week on our trip to the Smoky Mountains.  We are all feeling much more rested and relaxed, which is exactly the point of a vacation!  Here are a few photos from hiking at Klingman's Dome and Cataract Falls.

 Picnic lunch.  Enjoying a peanut butter sandwich - YUM!

 Checking out the view at Klingman's Dome.

 Mountains are my absolute favorite land form in God's creation.  They are so majestic and peaceful.  Maybe when we retire someday, Mike will buy me a beautiful chateau in the mountains!  Ha.

 I love this photo of the boys walking together!

 Cataract Falls.

 Let's just say the boys were way too distracted to get a good picture.  It is what it is!  ;-)

The fam after hiking Klingman's Dome.  Hot and a little sweaty, but still a good-lookin' group!  I have LOTS more pictures, so stay tuned this week!

Blessings,

M, K, JJ & LB