Fall Tailgating Fun
We had a great day tailgating at the UTC – Citadel game on Saturday. We grilled out hot dogs and played some football along with a lot of other folks. 
We were then treated to a great football game, and able to witness the Mocs complete the greatest comeback in UTC history! GO MOCS!
Daytona Beach 2009
Our Crazy Tomato Plants
We can’t quite figure it out, but somehow we have managed to grow tomato plants over 8 feet tall! We haven’t had any ready to pick yet, but we have a dozen or so green ones. We may end up having plenty to give away!
Houston lands huge fish!
The boys and I went down to the Tennessee River downtown for a little late Sunday evening fishing. Houston landed the largest brim I have ever seen! He caught him on a yellow rooster-tail. This photo says it all! Look closely and see how his arm is holding the fish up and not out toward the camera…this fish was HUGE!
South Beyond 6000
The South Beyond 6000 is a challenge in hiking and climbing established by the Carolina Mountain Club. The goal is to climb all 40 peaks in the Southeast over 6000 feet. Follow my progress here as I attempt to become a member of SB6K!
Lazy Day on the Little River
We went up to Townsend on Friday and enjoyed the day tubing down the Little River! We had a great time, the water was ice cold!
Hike to Mt LeConte
- 4:20 AM – Leave house and drive to Gatlinburg
- 7:20 AM – Start at Alum Cave Trail
- 10:20 AM – Top of Mt. LeConte
- 10:20 AM – 11:20 AM Enjoy the views
- 11:20 AM – Start descent
- 1:45 PM – Back at bottom of mountain
- 4:20 PM – Back home
Needless to say, pretty crazy what you can get done in 12 hours!
Memorial Day at the Cabin
We caught a little bit of everything over Memorial Day weekend. Everyone had a great time, with plenty of good food to go around. Fishing, sunburns, swimming, eating and Pa killed a snake…sounds like our typical Memorial Day weekend!
Boys finish year with high marks
Both Houston and Jackson finished out the school year with outstanding grades! Houston was elected into the honor society, and Jackson scored several “4’s” on his grade card, showing that he was performing above his age this year. Way to go boys!
Catfish Hunter!
Houston caught his very first catfish on Sunday! The little guy was pretty plump, and only by some last minute discussion was spared from the frying pan.