Splashing around in Gatlinburg

We took an amazing trip to Gatlinburg, Tn. We hiked, we rode a mountain coaster, did mountain golf, rode coasters at Dollywood and more. BUT...if you ask my kids what their favorite thing was...it was the indoor pool.  They LOVE to swim.  I managed to capture this sweet video of them splashing around together!

Easter

Happy Easter!  Somebunny was good to us!

Spring Break!

This year we explored the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.  Mackenzie mentioned she had never seen the mountains, so what better time to check them out than over Spring break!

It was an amazing trip!  After a long, cold winter, the kids loved being outside again, swimming and hiking!  Gatlinburg is such a family friendly town and was the perfect place to visit over break!

Here are some highlights from our trip:

Pooltime!  Of all the things my kids love about vacation, it's always the hotel swimming pool. We could do nothing else and just swim.  For real!

Dollywood Amusement Park

Museum and Aquarium Fun

We couldn't pass up Hillbilly golfing when we saw the sign on the road. I mean, how fun is this?

Upside Down House museum fun

Mountain Views

what better view than on a mountain coaster

Love these family memories!

Spring Break!

This year we explored the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.  Mackenzie mentioned she had never seen the mountains, so what better time to check them out than over Spring break!

It was an amazing trip!  After a long, cold winter, the kids loved being outside again, swimming and hiking!  Gatlinburg is such a family friendly town and was the perfect place to visit over break!

Here are some highlights from our trip:

Pooltime!  Of all the things my kids love about vacation, it's always the hotel swimming pool. We could do nothing else and just swim.  For real!

Dollywood Amusement Park

Museum and Aquarium Fun

We couldn't pass up Hillbilly golfing when we saw the sign on the road. I mean, how fun is this?

Upside Down House museum fun

Mountain Views

what better view than on a mountain coaster

Snow Day!

The kid's got their FIRST snow day of the year!  Surprisingly, we have not had any!  Of course, sledding was at the top of the list, along with hot cocoa and a movie by the fire!

Caleb's 6th Birthday

                                      It's hard to believe that this little guy is 6!  Time truly flies!

Enjoying birthday lunch with Daddy at Wendy's

Here are some fun facts all about the birthday boy:

*He is COMPLETELY obsessed with sports, specifically football and basketball.  At the ripe age of 6 he had more knowledge of the rules, play calling, penalties, terminology and stats than I do.  It's quite amazing!

*This year his reading really took off.  He went into Kindergarten reading simple, patterned stories.  Now he can pick up a book and read!  His favorite books are sports books (duh), animal books or funny stories.

*He loves math and is  quite advanced.  He is constantly thinking about numbers, and can tell you random facts related to numbers.  For example, he can compare how many gallons my van holds compared to my dad's "sports" car and can determine the price difference.  He has even picked up some basic multiplication thanks to his 3rd grade sister.

*Before K he was not a fan or writing or drawing.  His wonderful K teacher has instilled a love of writing and illustrating.  He now loves to write stories and often asks his teacher when writing workshop is.

*This year, Caleb stopped going to Goddard (daycare before K) and instead goes to a Church program in the a.m.  I was a little nervous about this, along with attending elementary school and latchkey after school.  3 new changes. He never had any tears about this and made friends quickly.  He instantly bonded with 3 buddies, who are now termed "The Core 4".  It's as if they have known each other their whole lives.  Their friendship is the sweetest.

*You love playing outside or playing football or basketball in the basement.  You are not the best loser (although I try to beat you, but your advanced skills do not always allow me to), but you are getting better.


*You have a kind and gentle heart, mixed in with the perfect amount of mischief (maybe a little too much at times:).


We celebrated your birthday with a sport theme party.

https://youtu.be/Ix0_UgwuwB0


Happy Birthday sweet boy!  WE love you so much!