Gatlinburg or Bust

Last weekend we left for our second vacation this summer. Since we haven't really taken a vacation in a couple of years, this summer has been a busy one. We were nervous to take Allie out of her comfort zone but surprisingly she did alright! However, I am exhausted and need a little rest from the vacation. We started off our trip with a visit to the Aquarium in Chattanooga. This was fun, but we needed a whole day to dedicate to it, not just a couple of hours. Maybe we will get to go back...

Our first night in Gatlinburg we just enjoyed some of the sites and food on the strip.

This picture is from the top of the Skylift mountain ride. Allie really enjoyed this one. She looks a little tired here, doesn't she?

Allie enjoying a hot dog on the strip...

Enjoying some bluegrass in The Village.

Can't hear bluegrass without dancing!

Daddy and Allie's new shades.

Jordan, Heather and Aidan made it up there on Monday night and enjoyed a couple of nights of fun with us. Here's Aidan and Allie on our last night there.
Me and Heather.

We went to Cade's Cove on Tuesday. That was a fun trip but a long one.

Allie at the Arcade.

Aidan and Allie...two peas in a pod.

Allie loved this Dora cut out. Here she is holding her hand.

Chillin' on the balcony in our shades at the Jack Huff.

One night we headed to Calhoun's for some good food. Here's Allie taking in some more bluegrass and buck dancin'!!!

We finally found this big chair I have seen in pictures.

Another pic from Cade's Cove.

We ate breakfast at The Pancake Pantry one morning and here is Allie's "Bears in the Snow." What's up with pancakes in Gatlinburg anyway? They are everywhere.

Here's a picture of the leash we bought to keep Allie close. It worked pretty well at times. I plan to use it on some shopping trips back home.