Flying through the trees

I am going back in time again to post about our great vacation this summer! It does go along with my last post because once again, I over came my fear. The kids really wanted to experience the Smokey Mountains. So, what better way to do that than zip line through the trees that fill those mountains? We didn't think any thing could be better than that!

I was fearful. Of course, I was. It involved heights. Maylin was excited until she started to feel my fear. I decided right there that I had to do it. I couldn't not let her grow up being afraid of things just because of me. I was shaking in my boots, but I did my best to hold it in for her and you know what? It wasn't so bad! It was actually pretty dang fun. The rest of the family loved it and couldn't figure out why I would be chicken. Maylin rode tandum, but on one line she wanted to go by herself! She had a blast. I am so glad we did this and I am so glad I did it with my family rather than sit out like I usually do.

Getting ready to go.

A thumbs up pose in behalf of Austin, since that is what he always does in his photos.

Alex! Loved it and wished they were higher and faster!

Kenzie was completely brave. Heck, after bungee jumping this was a piece of cake. She had fun with our guides. She liked to talk to them and ask questions.

Smiling and thinking about what I needed to do was a little stressful as seen on my face below.
It was fun though.

Jay was the man! He never flinched.

Maylin and her guide! Maylin was a bit nervous at first, but caught right on.

This is one of our guides. Can't remember his name, but he was really fun.

Comments

Nate said…

Wow you are brave!

August 2, 2013 at 10:13 PM

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