We recently took a day trip to Cades Cove. It is in the smoky mountain national park where you drive along a rode to see old log homes, look at the scenery, and watch for wildlife. We saw a fox and a ton of deer this time. In the past we have also seen a black bear. Half way through the drive we stop and picnic, play ball, then head back on the rode. We have a great time being together as a family and always come home completely exhausted from the day.
The kids made a pile of leaves to play in
Of course it turned into a leaf fight. Carter just loved getting leaves thrown at him; he thought it was so funny!
Samantha is attacking the photographer!
Snack time
Carter found an apple in the cooler and attempted to chow down.
In this picture, Ryan really wanted to show Carter's belly and, of course, Samantha was going to see to it that his belly was covered.
Here are Aaron and the kids playing tackle football. Aaron is "tackling" Ryan and Samantha is trying to save him
This deer was right by the car and the kids loved seeing it so close