Brasstown Bald-March 2017
For the third time in a year, I headed up Brasstown Bald, this time with the kids! While it isn’t a bad hike, it is UP hill for those of you that haven’t been. The kids loved it, but it tells me it is time to get back to myContinue Reading
A Little Horseback Riding, A Little Pain, A Lot of Fun-March 2017
As part of our weekend to see Mercy Me, we set up a horseback trail ride for the kids! They were so excited when we arrived and we had an amazing guide that showed them everything in the woods and told them history and stories about the area. Now, forContinue Reading
A Possum Hunt and a Bungalow-March 2017
Phyllis and I went to an amazing bungalow on Lookout Mountain a couple of weeks ago and had an usual experience one night! We had been out hiking and water fall searching all day and were ready for a little rest! As we showered and settled in, I looked outContinue Reading
The Adventures Continue-Hiawase March 2017
We have been sidelined for a little while, but last week Phyllis and I finally got a weekend together high atop Lookout Mountain! Stories and pictures from those adventures later! This weekend, we headed to Hiawassee for the kids birthday present, a Mercy Me concert tomorrow night at the GeorgiaContinue Reading
Raccoon Mountain Caverns-March 2017
We started a chili morning by heading underground! I had been to these caves with Ariana and Craig many years ago and going back brought many memories! I thought it would be a good place for the kids to see how much more to the amazing Earth there is andContinue Reading
Fatherhood-Dedicated to Jeff Moon
The following is not to diminish anyone else’s contributions, such as mothers, but it is simply something that I wrote in my head today and had to put it down. I would also like to dedicate it to Jeff Moon and all the fathers who were not given theContinue Reading
Life…and the Curve Balls That Can Knock You Down
As I sit here with tears in my eyes for a man who should have been my enemy, I have a story to tell. Four years ago I me the most amazing woman who would become my wife, Phyllis. At the time, she was just coming off of a divorceContinue Reading
A cold Weekend in the Cohutta February 2017
Since we had five kids this weekend, we decided the best place to be was in the wilderness so they would have a lot of space! Also, Elisha and I were volunteering with Team Conasauga to work on the East Cowpen Trail. I headed up after school Friday to setContinue Reading
Charleston-California Dreaming-Christmas 2016
One of my favorite restaurants and we had a harbor side view! Got to watch about 20 dolphins playing right outside the window! Great food and an amazing sunset view!
Charleston-Audubon Swamp Garden-Christmas 2016
The Audubon Swamp area at Magnolia Plantation was another of my favorite places! It was a cloudy cool day that just felt swampy and the area is a place of stark beauty! Saw some amazing birds and other animals and FINALLY got to see some alligators! The only thingContinue Reading