Aunt Patti and Uncle Bruce just recently spoiled us rotten on our trip to see them in TN.  It was fabulous!  They took us all over Knoxville- we got to see everything from the men’s college basketball team playing their first game of the season to seeing the snow-topped mountains up close and personal.  Without saying another word, I’m just going to post the pictures and let them speak for themselves.

Getting excited on the way to the airport!

Sitting almost on the front row at the basketball game!

Though some of the fall leaves had fallen, the foliage was still just amazing.

My sweet Aunt Patti!

Did I mention how cold, but gorgeous it was on top of the mountain?

One in a million!

It was so nice to get away with Chris for a weekend.

Back at the base of the mountain...

Cool surprise...

On the way back to Knoxville after driving into the smokies, we stopped in Gatlinburg and to my surprise I found Arrowmont.  Arrowmont is owned by my sorority, Pi Beta Phi and is a really cool place where artists can come and refine their craft, or take new classes to learn new skills.  Since crafting is something I am personally passionate about, it was quite a treat to find Arrowmont here and to get to see it in person after hearing so much about supporting it through Pi Phi.  You can learn more about Arrowmont here.

Overall, this trip was exactly what I needed.  I didn’t realize how badly I needed to have a break with Chris and to get to see my family.  Thanks again Bruce and Patti- you two are amazing and I LOVE spending time with you.