Back Track to Dollywood 2011

Our little fam ready for some Dollywood Fun!

 The annual Dollywood trip was upon us and I said to myself, "oh since Dan is working and can't get off,  I will just take all the boys up by myself.  It will be fun right?!!"  Well, thankfully it was fun.  Exhausting but fun

All the boys aboard the Duckies

Good times on the Piggies! 

Richie and Me on the Ferris Wheel
He BEGGED me to take him up and I am really glad
he did!  Great Ferris Wheel conversations!

Jordan manhandling Sam at the Pancake House

 As tradition dictates we all went to the Pancake House on Friday morning.  It is my favorite pancake place.  Lots of good memories.  I was So happy to be there and share it with the boys!  We missed you Dan!!!

Me and Adam

Sweet Baby Tru

Riding the tram from the parking lot to  the park
Thankfully I had lots of willing helpers with the
boys, thanks Harrison!

Peace Out AdMan
Sporting Jordan's hat

The BIG group shot

Not so happy boys on the bumblebees

Victoria and Sam on the carousel

Truman and I were benched on the carousel
It was for the best... he wasn't loving it

A soggy little Animal

King of the Land Richie

Trying to keep cool

One of our Roomies, "Little Man Luke" with a
Big Man Toothbrush
We had a great time with our roommates the McPheters
and Mitchell Families.  5 adults and 11 kids and
NO fighting! It was FUN!!

Richie relaxing before we leave

Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls
Before we left TN I wanted to take the boys to Ruby Falls
on top of Lookout Mtn.
So one COLD night for FHE we did it!

Our attempt of a group shot

Adam and Richie walking carefully through the cave

Inside shots of the cave

Impressive formations

The boys did really well including Truman!
It was about a mile of walking and thankfully
Truman walked some.
There were times he needed to be held; he even
let this nice girl behind us hold him.

We are happy!
Or crazy :)

Ruby Falls!
It was pretty impressive.
We got to walk behind it and if you look up
the water looks like diamonds falling down.

Adam by the Falls

It was a fun night and the boys even got to meet Santa and his Elves after the falls.  They also picked out some souvenirs Richie chose a stuffed animal hawk and Adam chose a "ruby" about the size of his hand.  Sammy and Truman are just young enough not to care about souvenirs, so they left with memories that they will not remember :)  Thanks for the fun Ruby!

Saying Good-bye

Before I left Tennessee my Mom and sisters threw me a going away party.
It was a lot of fun and a lot of work for them...Thank You!!
It was great to see so many people who have impacted my life forever.

My Mom and Sisters and Me
Elizabeth, Stephanie, Mom, Me, Kathryn, Kelli
I miss you and Love you!!

My fabulous friend Melissa!!! I miss her A LOT!
She has since moved home to TX

Sis. Sink and me
She was my YW leader and was my RS president
She has watched me grow up, Love her! 

Diana and Me
She was always so kind to me and was a instant friend.
She has since moved too!

Great food and cool decorations!

Melissa and Shirly
Two ladies who helped me a great deal while we lived in TN
Thank You!!

Melissa, Me, Pam, Kelli
Pam is another person who has watched me grow up.
It was so fun to be her VT and work with her in YW.
She is a Great Example to me!

Allie, her SWEET baby Emma and Me
Allie is an amazing person and I count myself blessed to be
among her friends,  I miss you and Love you!!

Sammy helping himself to some good eats!

I wish I got pictures with everyone who came.  THANK YOU so much for your kindness and friendship!  It was a great send off.