Day 1..... again..... but better.....

 Day one of our vacation.  These were taken with our "real" camera.  I will only post a few pictures from each day, because I don't won't to bore you with all 1200 I took.  Yes, 1200.  But as I post you will notice on the first day how green everything is. Then by the end of the week, the trees had reached their peak in color.  Just beautiful!!!

Day 7......

.....of vacation.

We toured Rock City (an amazing experience!) and Ruby Falls. All I have to say about Ruby Falls is A. M. A. Z. I. N. G. Everyone should experience all of the following: sleeping in a rail car at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, walking through Rock City, and seeing Ruby Falls. I promise, you won't be disappointed. And I promise to bore you with many pictures soon.

Until then, enjoy an iPhone pic of Ruby Falls. And 2 pics of Mary Grace after she found the spanking spoon in our hotel room and let her brothers know that SHE means business. And a picture my husband took while entering a very narrow tunnel.

Day 6....

....of vacation.

Day 5...

... Of vacation.

The Titanic museum in Pigeon Forge. Two words: Awe. Some. I highly recommend a tour of this museum if you are ever in the area. Of course, taking three kids, two of which were beyond bored, along with about three tour groups--- it was quite a challenge to get through it and fully enjoy and appreciate it. If the crowds were not as big and you could take your time without having to threaten your kids every ten seconds, then it really is a great experience. Brennan, being eight years old, really enjoyed it. He listened to his audio "tour guide"--- they have audio guides specifically for young ones. And he was able to answer questions correctly when one of the staff asked him. They even have a replica of the grand staircase. Interesting fact: most people think that the staircase flooring and steps were made of marble. But that's a misconception. They were actually made of LINOLEUM. It was brand new in 1912 and only the very wealthy could afford it. Boy have times changed!!!!!

Day 4

..... Of vacation.

Day 3

.....of vacation. Ethan had a fever virus all day. He was pitiful. So he stayed behind in the condo with my mom. Fortunately it was only 24 hours.

This picture cracks me up. It's almost a 3-D picture. Notice Brennan's arm. This kid cracks me up. A natural comedian.

Days #1 and #2

......of our first family vacation as a family of five. Heck, I was pregnant with Ethan the last time we had a vacation. That was in 2008. Enjoy our day by day play. More pictures to come from our "real" (or expensive.....) camera.

Yes, we went hiking. Yes, my soccer star, full-of-energy 4 old hated every. Last. Second.