Our Digs
We celebrated our 2014 reunion at the Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains, TN resort.
Spacious
With LOTS of room to relax and interact.
Cowboy
I think A.J. is ready for some fun.
Bliss
Mom appears to be enjoying A.J.'s company.
Glee
Mom & Kendra enjoying a moment together.
Potatoes
Grace & Will showing their pearly whites.
Pinned
Love squeeze for A.J.
Great One
What a GREAT smile Will.
Grillmaster
Eric stepped up to take control of the grill responsibilities for dinner.
Kabobs
They look tasty Eric.
Pleased
Anita seems to think so as well.
Clean-up
Kevin led the clean-up crew.
House of Cards
Don't huff or puff A.J.
We're Here
We found a spot to do some hiking in the park.
Alum Cave Bluffs
Our targeted destination for the hike.
Our Crew
Our crew is ready to head up the trail.
Creekside
Nothing like the sound of running water.
Rear View
I'm bringing up the rear.
Victory
Will made it to a photo spot in the creek.
Buddha
Kevin takes a squat while Mom checks on our progress.
Jungle
No jungle, it's a forest up there.
Rocky Path
The path was well marked but rocky.
Shrooms
Mother nature in action.
Rest Stop
Time for a break on our way up.
Crossing
We appreciated the handrail on our way over the creek.
Slow
Initial shot of the falls w/ my original shutter speed.
Fast
Faster shutter speed to get some additional clarity.
Stairway to
Follow the stairway up the path.
A.J.
Appears A.J. was the first to ascend.
Rear View
Might not want to look down.
Helping Hand
Kevin & Kendra help to ensure Mom ascends safely.
Another Crossing
We continued to zig zag our way to our destination.
Where's Kendra?
Can you find Kendra among the foliage?
Difficult Footing
Hard to find secure footing in this section of the trail.
Success
No issues ascending for this hiker!
Smoky View
A view of our surroundings.
Breakthrough
We're out of the forest and into the sun.
Off Limits
Sure hope we don't have to hike THAT!
Pondering
What do you think he's pondering?
Watering Hole
Mom enjoys a refreshing drink.
Ponder View
A nice view to ponder over.
Fluffy
Looks like a soft place to rest (for someone).
Blossumed
These sure look healthy.
Sweet Treat
Mom enjoys some red licorice.
Stairway to Summit
The final push to the summit.
Mt. LeConte
We arrived at the top!
Wide Face
Wide view of our crew enjoying their accomplishment.
Tall View
The portrait view of the same victory.
Smoky View
Was it worth the climb?
The Victors
Appears Kevin's pretty proud of himself.
Eric's Viewpoint
Eric gets a moment (almost) to himself.
It's Time
OK, family it's time to head back down.
Human Train
Boys down first - thanx Kevin.
Jungle Like
Reminder to stick to the trail.
Final Push
Where did we park the car?
Puzzlers
Grace & Will start a new puzzle.
Helping Hands
Mom & A.J. sub for Will to keep the puzzle momentum going.
Coasters
Grace, A.J. and Will enjoy their hands up experience.
Final Turn
Here they come again.
She's Ready
Kendra's ready to lead the go-kart pack.
Step On It
Give it all she's got Kendra.
Trailing
Anita's closing in fast.
Real Competition
OK ladies, here comes trouble!
Closing In
Anita's coming up quick on the corner.
Unlicensed
Watch out for this one.
Close Behind
Give it a bit more Eric if you want to catch A.J.
Victory Lap
Don't recall who won our race.
Nice Doo
Sure appears (from his hair) that A.J. is movin'.
Back at It
Will and Grace are back with their puzzle.
Catch Up
Mom's getting reconnected to email and news.
Director
Kevin's playing Cruise Director seeking our next adventure.
Last One
They're down to the final piece.
Team Work
GREAT way to finish up.
Voyage Complete
Their finished product.
Restart
New crew back at puzzling.
Splash Country
We enjoyed at day at the water park.
Worst View
Our excursion to buy souvenirs.
Shoppers
C-H-A-R-G-E I-T!!
Mid-Live Crisis
You'd look good on that Mom.
The Village
What better place to buy tchotchke.
Are There?
Yes, there are bears in the Village.
Back At It
The kids are determined to get this one done.
Sightseeing
Out for a drive with Anita.
Rainy Day
We spent most of the time in the car.
Analysis
Where do you think THAT one goes Grace?
Near Completion
The team has made good progress.
Fall Completion
They can check this one off their list.
Mabry-Hazen
Some sightseeing in Knoxville before taking Mom to the airport.
Back Door
Rear view of the house.
Front Door
Nice porch to enjoy.
Gazebo
Likely the scene of many special event.
Of Course
The Cat Whisperer at work (we did not take this black kitty home).
Cemetery
Resting place for many.
Memorial
Thank you ladies for the memorial.
Our Dead
Ultimately they're ALL ours.
Latitude
How about something to eat?
Street Fair
Farewell to Knoxville, The Smokies and to Mom. Hope we're able to get the family together again in 2015.