Our family loves the Smokey Mountains. Especially in the fall. This marks the second year in a row we've been with the kids for fall break and it did not disappoint as evidenced by all the photos that follow! It was a great time had by all!
Got things started off at Dollywood on our first full day! This was a big year for Case, as he was exactly 48" and tall enough to ride all of the big roller coasters but one (which was closed anyway due to wasps). He was a bit hesitant as he stood in line and saw first hand how fast they go…sometimes a LOT hesitant…but after a bit of truth bending (at times) we got him on and he loved every second! Even the one that went literally straight up, upside down and all around!
Total coincidence that some of our favorite people on the whole planet were there on the same day! So excited to see the Shirley family and spend the day with them! Made the somewhat long lines go much faster! Miss having them in Memphis!!
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| Emery's first real roller coaster. It was a bit traumatic for her! When asked how it was she replied, "not good!" |
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| So thankful to have James' parents with us! |
We headed into the Great Smokey Mountain National Park on day two to explore Cade's cove and have some fun in the streams along one of the the main roads.
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| A lesson on skipping rocks. |
And then there was an indoor water park at our resort that was a huge hit for both the kids and the adults! It was so much fun! Wish I had more pics but was too busy riding the rides myself!
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| Em's favorite was the wave pool! |
And as if all that wasn't exciting enough, Case also lost his first tooth while we were there! He was thrilled that the tooth fairy was able to find him all the way in East Tennessee!
