Gatlinburg 2011

Last year, we spent the weekend of Halloween with our friends, Bridget and Derrick, and another couple in Gatlinburg.  We actually told them we were pregnant that weekend.  We decided to keep the tradition and go again this year.  This time without the expecting announcement and, instead, an almost 6 month old in tow.

We rented the same cabin from last year, which is awesome.  Aaron and I had the whole first floor because of rooming with a baby.  Initially, we were worried because neither B or D or Derek and Sarah have kids.  Kids are still a few years off for them (Right, B?  Rice Baby 2012).  Let me just say though, our Nola girl was a rockstar.  Minus one major breakdown at breakfast on our way out of Gatlinburg, due to the fact that it was naptime, she was amazing!  Sarah kept saying, "I can't believe what a good baby she is."  Way to represent, Nola!  We even went on 2.2 mile hike.  That would be one way, folks.  She smiled, slept and cooed the entire time.

I'm hoping this remains a tradition.  Maybe next year, we'll have another announcement or someone else will.  Maybe we'll go sans baby.  Who knows?  What I do know is it's nice to get away for a long weekend with great friends.

Hanging out at the cabin

Improvising bath time at the cabin.  Yes, I cleaned the sink beforehand!

This girl loves a bath now.

B with her walking stick

Tuckered out before we even started.

D with his big stick

Hiking

First family hike.

Two of my favorite people

Uncle D and Nola.

Me and my mans.

The girls.

The boys.

B & D.

Derek & Sarah

Us.









Cutest baby ever!

Strolling around Gatlinburg.

Nola & her daddy.

Aunt B & Nola

One deck at the cabin.