Tennessee

I am running behind as usual. I posted most of these photos on Facebook, but I know that not everyone checks out their page often. I visited Brent and Amber over Martin Luther Day. I was still pretty tired after the Christmas family chaos, but I still had a great time. Hopefully, the people I stayed with thought that the vacation went well.Elli is not really certain what she thinks about the photo opportunity. I love the little scab between the eyes....gives it a better sense of reality.
While I was in the beautiful Cumberland Gap I went for walks down the road from Amber and Brent's home. The rolling hills were breathtaking (even though it was still winter). I really enjoyed the farms and the animals that were all around. I can't think of many animals that I have seen while living here in Minnesota....perhaps I have not done enough exploring in the area.
Sammi and I went for a Sunday walk and we were rained on. It was one of my favorite parts of the vacation. I needed the fresh air and a friend who was just as excited about the "boy cows" as I was.
Amber took me through the local tunnel....I have already forgotten the name. Anyway, I was totally shocked to see the ice inside the tunnel when it was warm outside. It was almost like being inside a real cave.
I am always drawn to the old rickety barns that look like they might be close to their last leg.
I also loved this truck....I kept thinking about the movie Cars.
More ice....it was not even cold. Crazy!
My next home.
The railroad tracks next to the Passey Household.
Brent and my bad idea walk in which Sammi and Elli decided to argue about the sun-to-face ratio. Some good ideas die hard.
Still love the barns.
Mine and Sammi's favorite "boy cow."
My favorite picture of all...Sammi and I on our walk. The phone picture turned out pretty well.

While I was in Tennessee I was able to attend a Chili cook-off and decided that those people in the ward don't know how to judge chili....Brent and I knew what was up. I did have a good time though as I tasted all of the different chili. I definitely love everything with a kick.

We also did some awesome bowling. Even with the bumpers in place I am a terrible bowlers. Brent tells me that I should have skipped more of my high school classes and I could have improved my bowling skills. What was I thinking? Who needs an education when you "wow" others with your bowling form. I was totally in the dark about what my priorities should have been...maybe that it why I am still single? Gotta find the local bowling alley.

I also went to Kentucky. It was fabulous to visit the founding town of Methamphetamines (otherwise know as meth). I went to the Walmart and filled my need for white trash. Living her in Target-land had made me forget the wonders of Walmart. Such as, I wonder why it still exists? I wonder why people bring there children here at 2 am? I wonder why I wanted to come here in the first place?

It was fun Passey family. Hope to come again!