i'm here in beautiful gatlinburg, tn r&r-ing for 72 hours while also attending a state conference for all PAs. creed is away in jacksonville, fl until the end of october and grandma is home following reese around.  (she is walking on her own now so a break couldn't have come at a better time! i will be doing some serious home baby-proofing when i return.)  as much as i love motherhood and the always-on-the-go way of life, i must say the peace and solitude here make for a lovely balance.

 sunrise over the smoky mountains