Waterfalls

Day 3: We took our annual trip to the waterfalls. There is a really nice park in Bryson City that has hiking trails and all day tubing ~ apparently the water was VERY cold ~ we didn't risk it!

Instead we did our usual 2 mile hike to see the waterfalls

Ryan and Daddy at the second waterfall

Michael, Ryan and Daddy

Grandma with Ducky

Sean and Michael on the infamous rock where all family pictures are taken
However - the water was a tad low this year -no one else braved the climb.

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The Biltmore

Day 2 (or 3): The Biltmore!

My mom and I just love going to the Biltmore, so when Michaelx2 and Ken said they were interested in going, we jumped at the chance.

Unfortunately, it was crowded beyond belief, so the visit wasn't great ~ but the initial view was!

Michael and Ken - saying goodbye - they were off to travel around and see the sights

Here's Ryan waving goodbye

at the cabin (in search of the perfect sunset)

As always, Sean and I are in the hunt for "the" sunset picture. Not sure if any of these fit the bill, but they are pretty good.

This is at the "cabin" (log home) that my parents own in North Carolina - way up in the smokey mountains (aptly named)

See how low the water is!!!

This one is a panoramic that Sean took - it should look bigger if you click on it to open it up

On the boat

Day 1 (well maybe 2): Sunday on the boat!

Unfortunately, both Ryan and Jen were not feeling great, but we did have a great time on the boat.

Ryan and Grandpa driving the boat

Michael, Ken and Michael (at least it was easy for Ryan to learn the names...)

Michael on the inflatable boat

Grandpa and Grandma Riek

On the boat - video!

Here are some amusing videos for your entertainment.... Ryan and Grandpa driving the boat
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Michael's attempt at the little boat....

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The three Vegas guys.... need I say more?

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getting ready

Ryan still fits into his life jacket from last year - should be the last year in this one!

ouch!

Ryan came home from school with this! His finger got pinched in the door at school, ouch!

Ella's Playset

We went over to Ella's house for dinner Thursday ~ Ella has a new playset!

Here is Ella before dinner...

Not too sure about being on Sean's shoulders!

Here is the really cool playset

this slide is SOOOOOOO fast

Ryan at the wheel (of course)

Ella also has a train table that Ryan loves...