Mother / son outing

So on the same day that the fathers and daughters were having a happy time together, Esther and Matthew planned a day out for mothers and sons.
 It was just right down our alley (Anthony, Dennis and I) First of all a long strenuous hike was planned back to a waterfall and then a cookout.

Here we are at the church carpooling.

and "un"carpooling at the trailhead    

 

                                            Heading down the trail with backpacks loaded

                                                 First resting point soon after mile 1.

 

                                                          beautiful Laurel Falls

 

                                         Trying to start the camp fire with very damp wood.

                                         Beautiful Sherry who adopted Matt for the occasion

                                                  Success with the fire, and hotdogs roasting

 

After lunch the ladies and younger children hung around the falls and relaxed. The big guys headed another 2+ miles back to Virgin Falls. We took our time as we started back and let the children swim on the way. Soon after 4 we packed up and went to Cookeville. Esther had arranged to meet some others there at the bowling alley and we played several games and then went to eat. Dinner was Mexican at El Tapatio. About 8:30 the tired, happy crew headed home. A very nice day!