Spring Flowers in Smokemont_Chasteen Creek Trail

Charlotte's Dance Recital

Charlotte made her dance debut!

 A lovely princess

 Mommy and sister Lily were so very proud!

Cousin  Amelia joined the celebration.

 This way

That way 

 Inspired ballerinas

Zechariah's First Birthday Celebration!

Guess who is one year old today?

 

 That's right! Zechariah!

 

 Digging in.

 

 So much fun!

 

 Yummy!

 

 Nana loves to steal sugar!

 

Z with Nana! 

 

 The Fincher Clan joined the party!

Hiking and Exploring in Tremont

We went on an adventure to Tremont to explore, hike, play and hunt for Autumn Coralroot. Taking four grandchildren ranging in age from 3 to 9 was an adventure in itself! Lily found the coralroot first! 

 

 Plus we found more beautiful flowers.

 

 Along the way, we found a great view of Lynn Prong Cascade, a series of smooth, exposed rocks with carved trenches to allow the water to shoot down the mountain.

Red cardinal flower invited investigating...

 and posing

 

...or providing cover for two Jedi warriors.

 

Grandmama was surrounded by some very playful characters!

 

After the hiking excursion, we headed for the swimming hole for our picnic and afternoon in the river.

 

Rock hopping…

 

Rock skipping…

 

Just chillin' and relaxin'.

 

 

 Just below the swimming hole we found a mountain garden.

 

All too soon we had to say good-bye to our adventure.