camping trip

The boys were out of school for Good Friday last week, so we headed to Grundy Forest State Park to camp Thursday night.  Once there, we hiked in 1/2 mile to our campsite, set up the tent, and started a fire.  We roasted hot dogs and also made smores.  It was so much fun!

The next morning we ate breakfast, packed up, and drove about 10 miles to Foster Falls. Some of these pictures were taken from the “scenic overlook” area, and some of them were taken once we’d hiked down to the base of the falls. It was BEAUTIFUL, and I didn’t want to leave!

We spent a couple of hours at the foot of the falls.  We explored a little bit, had a picnic lunch (that consisted of MREs – not a huge fan), and Cole and Brad even stuck their feet in the COLD water!

I love being outdoors, and it was so nice to spend some time enjoying nature.  Sometimes I’m overwhelmed by how beautiful the earth is and what a gift it is to us.  I like the big picture, but I also enjoy a lot of the little details like these . . .

We had a really, really fun time together, and we’ll definitely be going back!

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Heather McGoo - April 7, 2010 - 3:55 PM

yay! I told your hubby on Sunday that I was looking forward to some pictures being posted of your camping adventure. You didn’t disappoint! :) Gorgeous shots and it looks like ya’ll had a ball. Fun stuff.

Cocoa-Jo - April 7, 2010 - 6:00 PM

WOW,you really know how to make us miss Tennessee!

We wish we could have finally done that camping trip with you guys that we often talked about…Miss y’all so much xoxoxo

Katie - April 8, 2010 - 10:37 AM

MJo – We wish we could have camped with you guys, too! We talked about your family as we set up the tent because the last time it had been used was by you. Riley said he misses Seb :( . I can’t wait to see pictures of the newest Garfield!! I hope all is well with our favorite Aussies! We miss you ALL.

Amy - April 8, 2010 - 11:55 AM

Beautiful photos! I’d to hike and see nature, but I’m not so big on camping. :)

kera hughes - January 10, 2011 - 5:10 PM

we LOVE Foster Falls and camping!! nothing is better than being surrounded by nature…you truly feel God’s presence!!

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