A Grand Time

with the Grands

Gotta say this has been a fabulous few days!  Son-2 arrived with the two youngest grands (now 14 and 17) on Saturday -- their first visit to our new digs.  CG's comment when she toured the quilting studio:  "So this is where the magic happens!"

Sunday included lunch at a nearby state park followed by a matinee performance at the Cumberland County Playhouse.

Striking a thespian's pose on the outdoor stage

On Monday we tandemed to Pigeon Forge for a day of amusing rides at Dollywood.

There was a bit of chill in the air, but the sunshine was glorious and actually added a bit of red to my forehead while enjoying a few of the milder rides. 

Tuesday morning found us at the TN/NC line in the Great Smoky Mountain NP.

View from Newfound Gap

We ended the visit Tuesday on the "Longest Coaster in Tennessee" (and maybe the US).

Terrifying and hilariously fun at the same time!

The kids headed back to the Glade while I stayed in Pigeon Forge for Quilt Fest.  I'll do the show this morning; I have a bag class this afternoon.  I'll give a full report tomorrow night.