Hello Fall

 This weekend was my fall break at work. Two years ago that would have meant that I would have a week to enjoy to myself, but now that means an extended weekend. I won't complain...I'll take whatever break I can get! :) This past weekend has been our weekend trip to Gatlinburg with Steve and Amanda. This year Sam and I wanted to do something a little different and go camping. This was definitely different from our cabin with heating and air, a hot tub, and a mountain view. We had a great view of the lake, decently hot showers, and a fire to keep warm. We weren't really expecting to have such fall like temperatures this weekend. Bottom line..it was cold, but we still had a great time. I must say my favorite moment of the trip was our little race of speed walking techniques. Amanda and I lost so bad mainly because we were laughing too hard to focus on speed walking. Yes, we do know how to entertain ourselves when we are freezing and tired due to our neighboring campsite that decided it was best to sleep during the day and stay up until 3 A.M. being loud and obnoxious! Luckily, night number two brought rain early forcing them into their tent early! :) Ahh it's the little things! :)

Like I said..it was cold. We had a fire, blankets, long sleeves, and hoodies and were still freezing!

 Great view of the lake

 Hanging in there bright and early Saturday morning. 

 Throwing a little baseball since they couldn't watch any football! I have to admit..I liked the break from football for one day! :)

 Amanda and Steve

 Lovely Lake

 A little windy

 We had a great dinner at least! Steak, chicken, salad, baked beans, and veggies! Yum! 

 Let it be known that we tried to take this picture ourselves at least 8 times before the boys came back. This was the best we got..it was much better than the other pictures but it made for many, many laughs! 

 Group Photo

 Breakfast of champions...Sausage, bacon, eggs, and chocolate chip pancakes! 

It was a great little camping getaway and kept with the theme of doing new things this year. We went to Tims Ford Lake which we had never been to and went camping with Steve and Amanda which was new too! I have found that although I do like things I know..I also like doing new things too! Who would've known! :)