Who Has the Time??

Weekly Recap of our Adventures

This is where I wonder how in the world "travel" and "blogging" have time to go together.
We've logged about 3,000 miles this week, and at least 5,000 photos.

I have no idea how people have time to even sort through pictures to post, let alone write an informative blurb about everywhere they've been.

So, anyhoo, here is our weekly recap. I wrote it up for another site, so I thought I'd share it here, too.

Happy Travels!


HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

Big Spring Park
Walked Downtown Huntsville
Walked Twickenham Historic District
Earlyworks Children's Museum
Alabama Constitution Village
Huntsville Depot and Museum


CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Chattanooga Choo Choo
Art Car Ball
Creative Discovery Museum
Pretzels and Ice Cream at Hamilton Place Mall
Raccoon Caverns - Gem, Fossil, Arrowhead Panning and Rock Scrambling
Sushi Dinner
And most importantly - PROM!!


CROSSVILLE, TN

Cumberland Mountain State Park


KNOXVILLE, TN
Coffee & Cars Auto Show


ASHEVILLE, NC (and area)

Pisgah National Forest
Little Switzerland
North Carolina Mining Museum
Bon Ami Mine Tour
Discovery Mill
Emerald Village - Museum Exhibits, Emerald and Gem Panning
Blue Ridge Parkway
Mount Mitchell State Park
Craggy Gardens National Heritage Area
The Biltmore Estate
Antler Hill Winery Tour with Premium Grape Juice Tasting Experience


JAMESTOWN/ONEIDA, TN

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area


Bandy Creek
Leatherwood Ford


STEARNS, KY

Big South Fork NRRA
Blue Heron Coal Mine
Coal Tippple
Mine 18
Barthell Coal Mine

Sweet 16!

When you're not ready to do the whole car and license thing on your kid's 16th birthday, it gets a little trickier to think of something that will create memories that stand the test of time. After all, a 16th birthday is a very special milestone in a girl's life and should be celebrated as such.

I'm very fortunate that I have raised 4 wonderful, humble, and modest children, and my oldest in particular doesn't ask much at all. So she chose to spend her special day with her best friend.

We originally planned on taking the girls to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for a day of shopping, hanging out, and eating some yummy goodies...  But, Mother Nature was not a happy camper that day, and it poured NON-STOP.

So, instead we ended up in the Knoxville area. The girls did their shopping at the West Town Mall, and then we ate lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. After all, what could be yummier than CHEESECAKE?

After our meal, we got the waiter in on the deal, and he brought Bear a VERY special dessert.

Happy Birthday, Baby Bear!

University of Tennessee Lady Vols vs LSU Volleyball Game - Knoxville, TN