This was such a last minute trip. We decided on Tuesday that we were going to go away for the weekend and Thursday we left for the Smoky Mountains. We had a great time. We visited alot of the shops, The Dixie Stampede, Ripley's Aquarium, and some other local places. Here is a photo that Steve took at one of the overpasses. This is a photo of the city of Gatlinburg.
Here we are in the city of Gatlinburg walking the strip. The guys stopped by the water fountain for a quick photo. Say Cheese!!! This was Luke and Alex's first real ride in their new double stroller. Luke kept hitting Alex. She is such a good sport.
The next two photos are the boys doing their favorite thing in the cabin. We could not keep Luke off the stairs (thank God we have a ranch style home). Every time you would turn around he was either climbing or sitting on the stairs. Kade on the other hand could not stay away from the pool table. He was too short to play with the sticks so he would roll the white ball to play. He was pretty good. 
Mom and the guys hanging out on the porch before we left for the Aquarium.
Before we headed home on Saturday we took the kids to Ripley's Aquarium. They loved it. Here is Dad and the boys checking out one of the exhibits.
Alex also liked the aquarium. She would look up at the exhibits and smile. She really like the tunnel. I carried her in the baby sling and she would lay her head back and look up with the biggest smile on her face.
Of course we could not leave without letting the boys play on the indoor playground.
At the end of our trip in the aquarium we went into the new Mars exhibit. As you can see in the photos below Kade and Luke became astronauts during our trip or as Kade said a "Space Ranger" to infinity and beyond!!!!!
Well after our trip to the aquarium we hit a few more shops and then it was time to come home. It is always nice to take a trip but there is no place like home.
6 comments:
I can't believe that you went to the Smokies and didn't even tell me. Did you get your fav, white chocolate??? I love the pics. I am glad that you guys got away and it looks like you all had a great time! Alex looks so cute in her baby sling!
great pictures! what a fun trip. that aquarium looks awesome. your kids are just adorable!
How cute. Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. Love the pictures.
Sorry I did not tell you that we were going. I made reservations on Tuesday and spent all day Wed washing clothes and packing. Yes, I did get a box of white chocolate. It is so yummy!!!
Oh, I'm so jealous. Last minute trips are the best. Where did y'all stay? We're looking for a place to go in a few weeks with the whole family?
Looks like the boys had a blast, and Alex is getting so big.
Play date, Play date!!!!
Bethany--try Gatlinburg Cabins Online. That is where we rented. Let me know about the play date. Kade has started soccer again and with Easter coming up we have a few things going on. Let's try to set up a date.
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