My wife and I took our grandson Tanner and a nephew and niece to Splash Country in Pigeon Forge this past Saturday. It was so hot. All three kids ages 11-9 wanted to do different things, and they wanted to do them NOW!!! You know how it goes. After a full day of adventure we attacked the hotel pool, drove some go carts and then hit a putt-putt golf course. A very enjoyable day for anyone.

You want to know what the pay off was? Some simple words from my niece when she was getting ready for bed. She declaired loudly, "This has been the best day of my whole life." For me, it was a day in the scorching sun, enjoying water slides, and trying to keep three kids from murdering each other. To her...it was the best day of her life. Man! That is well worth the sunburn.