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Road Trip #3?... I think...

This weekend we (Adam, Aashini and my parents) went up to Knoxville, TN for the weekend. Most of my family (other than my parents) live in Knoxville, so we had to go and show off Aashini :) Today though, we spent most of the day in the Gatlinburg area. We hiked to Clingman's dome. This hike is great because it's paved the whole way so we could take the stroller... but it's STRAIGHT UPHILL :) My legs are tired :) It was really cold up there on the mountain! We didn't bring warm enough clothes for Aashini, so we wrapped her up in some blankets :)
She thought it was so cool :) Later it started sprinkling, so we added a poncho to her attire :)
When we made it to the top of Clingman's Dome, it was sleeting!!!!! It was cold!!
It was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed the cool weather in September!
Here's a pic of Adam & Aashini being goofy :)

Comments

Deanna said…
FUN!!!
Jacob said…
You guys are looking great, and looks like you all are having a lot of fun. See ya next week.
gloria said…
We went up there OCtober 2 years ago and it was snowing, I'll send you the pix, It was the most beautiful coldest place I had ever seen,like a winter wonder land, it was so hard to get to the top, I don't know how you pushed a stroller. I'm so glad you are seeing everyone and going places. I 've been thinking about you all. I love you miss you already.
Erin G said…
ok that picture of adam and aashini just made my day... hil.ar.i.ous.

I love that your little indian girl can't stand the cold!!
Anonymous said…
That is such a fun town! Aashini is just as cute as ever! We really miss you guys!
Sara said…
what great memories!! Sounds like fun!
Anonymous said…
sounds like it was fun!!!!
allhisblessings said…
I love Aashini's poncho look! I just realized it's now weird to see pictures of you wearing "regular" clothes :)
Sara Beth said…
How long are you guys on STAS? You're going to be exhausted with all the traveling if you keep it up for 6 months! Sounds fun though...ours starts in Feb!

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