The Dirty South

One of the things I have wanted to do since we moved to the South, is go to Dollywood. We tried to get several different occasions to get people to go with us, but I think they really thought we were joking. What better way to experience the South! I figured even if the attractions were not fun, the people watching would make it well worth the while. So, even though we could not convince any of the locals to go on our little adventure, we were able to convince Bob and Shelley. I not sure if it was because they did not know any better or maybe more the fact that they are always willing to do anything with their grand kids.
We actually had a great time and the Smokey Mountains were beautiful!!

Dollywood

Owen and Briggs loved this water area they had for kids. It was perfect, because they were entertained with that while Rob, Bob, and Shelley could go on the "big kid" rides

Are you kidding me, mom!!

Owen loved this ride. I have never heard him laugh and squeal like he did on this. I'm not sure if it was more fun to watch him on this ride or for him to ride it.

Rice Krispy Treat as big as Briggs!!

Don't worry Dad I will push you!!

Believe It or Not... We went to the Ripley's Aquarium

They had an interactive kids area the boys loved

Briggs and his "1st favorite animal"

The tunnel where we were surrounded by all sorts of different sea animals

The Zorb Ball.
This was the highlight of Rob's trip. Luckily he found someone that would share in the fun with him. For those who are not aware (as I was not before). The best way to describe a zorb ball is a giant placenta looking thing that is filled with water. You get inside of it and roll down the hill.

"Take a picture, I am a dinosaur, Rooaar"

Ober Gatlinburg Tram

Chair lift to the alpine slide

Owen and Grandma

And that would be the pregnant women they had to make sure no one was on the track in front of me or behind me when I went down.

Everything is Better When Grandparents Are Around

Rob's parents came to town so spend some time with their favorite grandsons (I am sure I won't be able to say that much longer, so I have to take advantage while I can). No trip to Greenville would be complete without going downtown (I know, we really need to get more creative).

Briggs and the Nutcracker, can you tell which is which??
Never can get enough of the blow up toys

Monster Man Owen

Saturday Morning we went and hiked Table Rock... The boys would not leave until they got to play in the water!!

The water was Freezing!!

Grandpa and his boys

One of Briggs' dreams finally coming true... For the last month he has said when he grows up he wants to be a scuba diver, a doughnut maker and tight rope walker, can't get much closer than that.

Such a happy family

The boys

Saturday night we wanted to give Bob and Shelley a little taste of the south. They had a "carnival" in Simpsonville we took them too. Notice those black clouds behind them... We ended up getting soaked! It was a lot of fun and very entertaining!

Watching the Hot Air Balloons

Brotherly Love

On Sunday Rob got put into the Bishopric... My last official Sunday morning not being a single mom. (Baby Alexandria 24 weeks)

Briggs' Last Day of School

Briggs loved his class this year. Here he is with two of his buddies, Andrew and Nathaniel He loved his teacher Miss Anne. She was a trooper putting up with 5 boys and only 3 girls