There is a good reason it is called the Smokies. You never know if it’ll be cloudy, clear or both. This time we were definitely in the clouds. There is no picture from the top of Clingman’s Dome because it started to pour when we reached the observation tower.

The boys were so excited and counting down the days until their aunts’ arrival. We all had a great time and wish that they could have stayed longer. We went on a few hikes, visited the Great Smoky Mountains to learn more about the Cherokee Indians, and SHOPPING. I apologize for the tardiness of these…

The boys love to go crabbing. What does this mean? When the sun starts to set, we put on glow in the dark sticks and go hunt for little crabs. We catch and release them of course. Only two kids can look at the camera at a time or something… Setting them free: