May 29th - my birthday!

Saturday, May 29th was my birthday. Caleb woke up early (5:30 am) in his "closet room" and climbed into bed with Jeff and me. Jeff and Adam start the day out early! We were all up early and off before it got too hot!

Our first jaunt was to the nearby restaurant featuring an "all you can eat breakfast" buffet! This served as breakfast AND lunch!

After feasting on eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, fruit, bacon and sausage, hash browns, and coffee, we drove to nearby Cade's Cove... a beautiful location to see wildlife as well as tour some historic buildings. Our first stop is a small waterfall to grab a family photo.

While we were in the park driving the 11 mile loop, Caleb got to sit on Jeff's lap to see the wildlife better. He thought that was cool!

Arriving at the "village", we had a nice hour long walk/tour. Adam gets changed and into his stroller for the duration! (NOT)

Bennett's checking out the raised stream feeding the grist mill.

Bennett and Adam enjoying the shade!

Inside the grist mill, Caleb watches the corn being pulverized.

The gentleman at the mill shows Caleb where to put the whole corn kernels in to start the process.

A nice visitor took our picture so everyone got in the photo!

Bennett and Eric are practicing chin ups at the old barn.

Caleb peeking over the fences that divide the village property.

Caleb climbed up on an old cart!

Caleb's getting his toes wet in the stream. He didn't want to go in too far... must have been the squishy bottom!

One of the dozen deer we saw on our tour...

We brought Caleb's sandbox along... here he's playing on the deck. We also moved it inside to the screened porch when the weather was bad or hot! Worked out great!

Celebrating my birthday with barbecued ribs, corn on the cob, sauteed zucchini and a delicious chocolate caramel pie Emily made! Yummy! What a fun and wonderful day!