Asheville

Another week, and more meetings at far-flung universities. This week we travelled to Asheville (UNC Asheville) and Cullowhee (Western Carolina University).

Thursday night dinner out on the town in Asheville.





After my meetings on Friday morning and afternoon, we drove a short way up to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. It was Spud's first official National Park, so Claire got him the little passport that you can get stamped at each park that you visit. He'll appreciate it later. For now, he just chewed on it.

Waterfalls:



And beautiful mountain scenery:



Add some dorky tourists:



Nice rivers:



And rocks, of course:



We drove and hiked up to Clingman's Dome, the highest point in the park.



We had a blast!

Learns "Mommy", Forgets "Daddy"

For months he's called both of his parents "Daddy". At long last, he has added "Mommy" to his repertoire. Now if he could just remember how to say "Daddy."



15-month stats:

Height: 31 1/2 inches (50-75%)
Weight: 25 lb. 6 oz (50-75%)

Vaccination: chicken pox