Well, we made it! A 10 hour car ride, there and back with 3 toddlers. Not an easy feat...but they were surprisingly well behaved. We did break the drive into two days each way...so that helped. We survived late summer colds, car sickness, medicine regurgitation and an ant infestation, we also managed to have a lot of fun!
It was close to 100 degrees the first 2 days we were there, although the humidity was low, and the breeze was nice, so it wasn't too bad. We did a little hiking in the woods. The kids liked playing in the waterfall, which was more like a trickle of water streaming down the rock. It was a short hike for them though.
We visited the aquarium, which I highly recommend, if you're ever in the area, also Ripley's Believe it or Not???, and a mirror maze. The mirror maze was a lot of fun. We got through really easily the first time, but the second time was much harder.
You would have sworn we were one of the main attractions at Dollywood, as we strolled through in our choo-choo wagon. Seth loved to drive the cars and like the Veggie Tales roller coaster. Grace loved the roller coaster. Took to it like a pro. Hands in the air and screaming her head off the whole time. Elaina's favorite was the Ferris Wheel. She takes after her mom, and prefers the nice calm rides. Grace is definitely her father's daughter! Although our little thrill seeker couldn't handle her cookies on a ride through the mountains! Poor baby!!!
We visited Cherokee, North Carolina. Saw a mommy bear and her cubs in the woods (from the car...thank goodness), had a half mile, uphill walk to Clingman's Dome, which is one of the tallest peaks in the mountains. We also hiked to Laurel Falls, where we had the kids ride in the wagon. Poor dad...he had to haul them a mile up the mountain. I took them on the way down...which was harder than it sounds.
Now we are home and are exhausted. The kids are pooped and actually fell asleep close to 8 pm. That's unheard of for them. Now comes the task of getting them back on schedule.
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4 comments:
Now you have me wanting to take the kids to Tennessee. That is one one my favorite states to visit. I love the mountains and would love to go back to Dollywood. I know the kids would love it as well.
Glad you all had fun.
Scott H.
Gatlinburg was one of our favorite destinations when we were living in Kentucky...such a pretty area! Glad you are home safe and had such a good time.
What a great family vacation! Looks like all of you had a wonderful time.
Sheri
You took some great pictures of the kids and also some great ones of the whole family! Was Dollywood open just for you???? No crowds??? I wanna go there!
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