Our Getaway

Ripleys Aquarium













































I could sit for hours watching these Jelly Fish AMAZING!











I have to say as I am writing this I have bitter sweet feelings. I am excited to go home and see my children, but I have had so much fun on my vacation with William. My parents came over to start watching our kids so we could go somewhere for our 10 year anniversary.William and I had booked a cabin in Gatlingburg,TN. Neither one of us had ever been to Gatlingburg so we decided it would be fun and it has been AWESOME! As we left our home we were so excited for a much needed break and time for each other. We made it to Gatlingburg a little before 7.After we got directions to our cabin we decided to go to the store for some things. While I was checking out I see William talking to some guy and I thought how weird he wouldn't just talk to some stranger. I checked out and walked over and William introduced me to a missionary who served in Louisiana with him. He and his family were on vacation too. We were able to hang out with them a few times. ( do Not ever go to Gatlingburg during Rod Run, traffic is horrible) Saturday morning we were able to sleep in and then enjoy breakfast at one of the many FlapJacks in the area. After enjoying a great breakfast we got conned into some promotion by saying oh if you will go see our exhibit we will give you 2 free tickets to anywhere you want to go in the area. Oh and then he threw in more tickets so of course being frugal we said sure. We had to go to Seiverville which was where the rod run was going on so we tried different back roads to get to the exhibit only to find out that we didn't qualify for the tour. We were a little upset but we just said whatever and went back to gatlingburg and went to some Ripley believe it or not, and some other shops. To make a long story short we have had the best time and I truly believe everyone with kids needs to go away at least once a year. I told William I would gladly watch anyones kids if it meant that they could experience what we have these past couple of days. ( so act quickly) AMAZING! Thank YOU OMA AND OPA for watching our kids... WORDS cannot express our gratitude! We love you very scatter brain of a post sorry!