FIRST VACATION! Red River Gorge, Kan-Tuh-Keee!

The whole famdamily headed out to a remote cabin high in the hills of exotic KY to spend a few days hiking and enjoying nature in Red River Gorge National Park. Here are a few candids.



Hil: "That tree is red."
X: "Thanks mom."


We're in a secluded cabin in a dry county. How the hell did X get his hands on 'tucky shine, and why didn't he share with mom and dad?

Searching for Tower Rock trail head with Xavier strapped to my chest. Mosquitoes must be following this blog, as a wide berth was given to our traveling party.


Trust building exercise. Dad closes his eyes and holds faith that infant son will safely guide him around the crevasse. We only fell once.

There are many obstacles in life that one must climb over. Then there are the obstacles you just pretend to climb for a campy photo op. The photo above is definitely the latter.

Father and son photos taken moments before I chucked his butt to the bottom of our King of the Hill boulder. Sorry son, but the name of the game isn't "kings" of the hill. It's singular for a reason. That reason: there can be only one. Tough love kid. Maybe next time.

Little guy is completely passed out.

How are there no hats that fit me?
Sleepin' in pop's arms at the Devil's Canyon overlook.

Mixed species family photo at Angel Windows arch formation. Only non-business end photo of Estelle that we were able to capture.

Full human family photo. The cabin was located at the top of a narrow ridge with an amazing view from nearly every angle of the wrap around deck. Spectacular views even on a foggy morn.