Gatlinburg 2009

Better late than never!! Back in October, the Crawford family went to Gatlinburg for our 2nd annual trip. Nana and Pop rented a great cabin with a BEAUTIFUL VIEW!

(Thanks, Uncle Scott for the pictures!)

There were 14 of us in all!

Granny and Pa

Nana and Pop

Amy, Will, Nolan, and Mallory; Scott, Courtney, and Hattie; and our Family (Daniel, Leslie and Caitlyn).

We were the last to arrive because Daniel was out of town the week before. It was 3 o'clock in the morning and we had to be very quiet, but Nana and Pop were up to welcome us even at the early/late hour.

On Saturday we all bundled up and went to OberGatlinburg (sp.). Everyone (including Caitlyn and Hattie) rode up the ski lift to see "rocky top".

Then we took some family pictures.

The Shaver's-Amy, Will, Nolan, and Mallory

The Crawford's-Scott, Courtney, and Hattie

The Crawford's-Daniel, Leslie, and Caitlyn

The Whole Family

Mama's and their packs! :)

We (especially Mali and Nolan) were looking forward to seeing the old men at the top play "Rocky Top". It was SO cold and then it started to rain, so we took the babies down and let the big kids watch. We were sad to miss "rocky top"! Nolan and Mali played some games when they came down and then we all went back to the cabin.

The most amazing thing happened that afternoon!! Nana, Nolan, and Mali were out on the porch looking at the view and they heard a noise. Nana said shhhh...maybe its some bears. And then it was!!! 3 of them. A mama and her 2 cubs. Right behind our cabin! They stayed for a while and everyone got to enjoy seeing them.

On Sunday, Scott and Courtney had to get ready to leave so we took some family pictures.

Then we all (minus Daniel, he wasn't feeling so good) hopped in the car and headed to Cade's Cove. It was a nice drive and we enjoyed ice cream cones at the end. That night we all went to a nice dinner.

On Monday morning, we all packed up and went home. It was a WONDERFUL trip and we can't wait to do it again.