The end of our vacation and the return to real life...

Day two of Gatlinburg was super fun but I was just extremely sore. I also have bruises all over me and can barely walk. I put my best game-face on and went back up the mountain with Tony. We first grabbed some skates and hit the ice. I was much better at ice skating this year than I was last year and this time I didn't even fall. I could tell Tony was sore too because we didn't stay but an hour or two before he said his back hurt. Then, we got on the scenic chair lift that takes you all the way to the very top of the mountain. This was huge for me because last year Tony refused to do it (he is terrified of heights). But, he smoked a couple cigarettes and then put his best game-face on and went with me up the mountain. We even got our picture taken at the very top. I need to scan that and put it online. Once we were up there, we were able to get off the lift and walk around. We took some more pictures and look at how pretty the mountains are. It was so beautiful! We headed back down the mountain and went to the hotel room to change. We ate dinner at the Hard Rock and then headed to our favorite place - Blaine's Grill and Bar. We stayed there until we had drank so much we couldn't tell time anymore and then walked back to the hotel and went to sleep. Needless to say, this morning was rough. I did not want to get up and when I did, my body is just so sore. I need a vacation from my vacation!

Gatllnburg was so amazing! I knew it would be! But, we had to come home. So, we packed up and headed home. I was so exhausted so I slept most of the way. Before I knew it, we were home. The kids were acting so crazy and the baby is so clingy and moody. I guess she is punishing us for leaving her. Ugh. I already miss the mountains.

Gatlinburg Day One

I almost forgot that I said I would write in my blog more often. I am currently in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It is by far one of my favorite places in the world...not that I have been many places in the world. But, if I had, I'm sure it would still be one of my favorites. :-) We got here yesterday after a ten-hour drive. It usually doesn't take that long but the bridge was out in Knoxville, and then we got lost, but we finally made it to our hotel around 11p.m. OMG our room is fabulous! It has a king-size bed, a balcony overlooking the creek, and a fireplace. I was going to talk Tony into booking the cheaper room - just because I hate to spend the extra money on upgrades - but the extra money is so worth it. I absolutely love the fireplace. Now, I want one in my house. Tony keeps looking at it to see if we could install one. ;-)

So, this morning we got up early, ate breakfast and headed next door to the Tram. Once we were up the mountain, I got my skis and Tony got a snowboard and up the ski lift we went. Bad idea. I probably should have tried the bunny slope first. I got off the ski lift and fell on my face. Then, I realized I couldn't even stand up! OMG I am on top of a mountain and the only way down is to ski! Fast forward two hours later and I am sitting half-way down the mountain. I got this far by sliding on my back. I finally just decided to take the skis off and walk down. I fell a couple times after that by stepping on ice. Once I fell right on my knee. Ouch. It is black. Not to mention the huge knot on my leg and all the bruises covering my body. It was rough. I felt like crying a couple times, but I didn't. I kept it in! Once I finally got back down the mountain I put my skis on and headed to the bunny slope to learn how to ski. Then, I had fun. :-) We headed back to the hotel, rested a while, got some pizza and how Tony is passed out. And, we are planning on ice skating tomorrow?!

Vacation Day One

So day one of our vacation has come to an end. It was so fabulous. Tony woke me and the baby up around 9:30 a.m. and we got ready to go to the marina. Tony's parents have a boat there, so we drove over to New Jersey and ate breakfast there (they had grits and they were good!) It was so funny because the lady asked Tony what he wanted to drink and he said sweet tea. Oh I died - too funny! I have make him a southern man! LOLOL Then we all went on the boat for awhile. We went up and down the Delaware river and got to see Philly from the river. It was amazing! Even Luci liked riding on the boat - however, she did get so relaxed that she took a nap right there on Tony's lap. After that, we went to the pool at the marina then headed to Tony's parent's house in Jersey. We ordered dinner and I proceeded to eat the best pizza and Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches I have ever had in the life! Praise the Lord!