Our nieces Sharai and Debbie decided to play and little game of hide/scare and seek with an old raggedy ann doll, so we took the bait and played along. "Cousin" came in the picture, he is a clown doll, kinda creepy looking. It was too fun!
View from the porch, early morning "smoke" settling in the valley.
Relaxing on the couch.
Waynesville was on the to-do list. So we did. This is where we had lunch.
Countrified Cousins!
Mickey and I split the most amazing coconut cake bought in Waynesville.
Kathy and I took off one day and stopped at the brand new Oconaluftee Visitor Center, to find a hike close by.
Kathy ready for the Kephart Prong Trail to the shelter. 2 miles.
One of many wobbly log bridges. That was a fun day.
We all took turns cooking dinner. Diane made a veggie dinner of green beans n ham, squash, salad and johnny cakes. She is such a good cook.
"Cousin" was always in danger of being kid-napped!
One day Mickey, Diane and I set out for Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We had a great day of fun and window shopping!
"Cousin" went with us on the road trip!
Bona Fide all right....
Annual Maggie Valley Craft Fair. From pottery to wine jelly, and awesome views.
It was blackberry season, so we went and picked. Big grins- knowing a cobbler is in the making!
Sweetness abounds in Diane and Kathy's face and the blackberries too! Diane graciously making us a cobbler.
A surprise birthday party was in order for Kathy. (Mr. Otter too!)
Mickey and I went galavanting around the small towns and stopped at the Blue Rooster for lunch. Angus burgers and fries were ordered. It was really good.
Back porch mamas!
The week has ended and it was a wonderful time, making memories and for sure a time of respite. I hope we can do this trip again, and we thank the owners for allowing us to borrow this Smokey Mountain Getaway.
View from the porch, early morning "smoke" settling in the valley.
Relaxing on the couch.
Waynesville was on the to-do list. So we did. This is where we had lunch.
Countrified Cousins!
Mickey and I split the most amazing coconut cake bought in Waynesville.
Kathy and I took off one day and stopped at the brand new Oconaluftee Visitor Center, to find a hike close by.
Kathy ready for the Kephart Prong Trail to the shelter. 2 miles.
One of many wobbly log bridges. That was a fun day.
We all took turns cooking dinner. Diane made a veggie dinner of green beans n ham, squash, salad and johnny cakes. She is such a good cook.
"Cousin" was always in danger of being kid-napped!
One day Mickey, Diane and I set out for Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We had a great day of fun and window shopping!
"Cousin" went with us on the road trip!
Bona Fide all right....
Annual Maggie Valley Craft Fair. From pottery to wine jelly, and awesome views.
It was blackberry season, so we went and picked. Big grins- knowing a cobbler is in the making!
Sweetness abounds in Diane and Kathy's face and the blackberries too! Diane graciously making us a cobbler.
A surprise birthday party was in order for Kathy. (Mr. Otter too!)
Mickey and I went galavanting around the small towns and stopped at the Blue Rooster for lunch. Angus burgers and fries were ordered. It was really good.
Back porch mamas!
The week has ended and it was a wonderful time, making memories and for sure a time of respite. I hope we can do this trip again, and we thank the owners for allowing us to borrow this Smokey Mountain Getaway.
What a great post Sue!!! You are really good at writing....you have a beautiful way of describing a moment and an event. You need to think about writing!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pics too - I love cousins pics - so cute!!