A couple of weeks ago we headed down south to the Smoky Mountains! We spent a week at a chalet and had a blast. We went hiking, horseback riding, mini-golfing, swimming and just spent sometime relaxing, playing, reading and enjoying the view! What a refreshing week. Austin had so much fun playing with his cousin Levi, lovin on Anna and climbing on Juncle, Cha Cha, Nana and Papa.

What a perfect signIt was very windy on of the afternoons...the breeze felt great!






My beautiful niece

Am I blessed or what.....
We went to Cade's Cove towards the end of the week and just took in the most beautiful views (below). It was breath-taking.....





Making some music

Bedtime story
Double Date night....enjoying some mini-golfing!


tickle torture....
Enjoying the hot tub
Singing if you're happy and you know it clap your hands....one of the favorites from the trip
bum bum
Austin giving Anna a kiss... :) (a nice cousinly one ;))
Rode through the beautiful meadow and up some of the mountain...
My lil' cowboy! :)


Skipping rocks....













So hungry after a long hike....man it's hard riding on the daddy's back. ;)

What a joyous time!
Climbing with Daddy



There's nothing like rock-climbing in the smokies... :)
Let's just say that Austin LOVES his little cousin Anna very much! Everytime Anna would wake up from a nap or come into the room we would hear AAAANNNNNNNAA. He really liked to give her kisses on the forehead and hold her hand...along with pointing to her eyes.....He has continued to call all the babies he sees here back in Indy....Anna