A Grubb family tradition for Labor Day is to get up super early and head to the GSMNP.  We all pitch in and have a huge country breakfast.

Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, fried pork tenderloin, hash brown casserole, cinnamon rolls, homemade jam…and more.

The food is usually the same, hot and delicious.  The family members have changed. Those who are present have lessened over the years due to death or distance. But the spirit of family, the familiarity of our mountains and tradition are comforting.

My children will hopefully have these times etched into their memories. Deep enough that when they have their own children they will have the desire to carry on these same traditions and feel drawn to create more comforting, peaceful mornings for their families.

It was soggy from rain. We made it through breakfast before the rain really started coming down again. The kids didn’t care. Any chance to be in the river is relished!