So we set off for a winter break retreat on Feb. 17 to Gattlinburg. We arrived in time to settle in and then have a terrific meal at a place called Black Bear Grill. It was right on or in the middle of a stream. The atmosphere was as lot of fun. We had live music - Carter and Gracie loved it! They spent lots of time dancing in their chairs.
I had been here as a child and didn't remember much except the entrance to the Ripley's Musseum had a suspended faucet. I told Parker all about it on the way here. The faucet is still there but it's not the center entrance attraction anymore. They now have a huge marble ball spinning over flowing water which Parker loved rolling and trying to make it stop. I wonder if he will always remember this! He had 4 things on his wish list for this trip and was ablew to accomplish them all. :) I think that he was a little concerned the first day when we walked and walked but he didn'tactually get to do anything other than walk by those majorly desirable attractions. We did finally get around to Ripley's that afternoon and it was a long adventure for the little two. Parker did have a special time making a wax mold of his hand. It was a pretty cool process.
Day 2, we got up early so that Parker could get in a snowboard lesson. We were told that we sold arrive early beaches he parking lot filled by 1o that first day. Well, we woke up to pretty heavy rain so I don't really think the lot filled up at all. It turned out to be a great day for the lesson though because there weren't that many people. Based on what we saw, I think we have a snow boarding lover. We knew he loved the snow. He was out there for 2 hours and finally came in soaked to the bone. John said he was doing really well. We hung out at the hill for a little while and had lunch.
On the way down into the town, the little ones fell asleep so I dropped the big boys off on a street in town to go play. They decided to do the mirror maze and putt putt golf. I drove back into the national forest with the kiddos's sleeping and enjoyed some quiet time.
We returned to our cabin early on Sunday, went for a swim, ate dinner at the condo and then just relaxed. At the end of the day, just before sunset, the snow started to fall. :). It was very exciting for the boys. Gracie Lin was sound asleep before it started. I think we've worn her out! Parker, being the scout he is, went up to the rental office to gather fire wood:) and built us a great fire to enjoy as the snow fell. It was quiet peaceful (once Carter was in bed:). I was reminded though how precious it is that we are doing life with these three amazing little miracles and how very blessed we are!
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