The Vacationers

We were in Sevierville, TN (near Gatlinburg) last week for vacation with the family, and had SO much fun! Between water parks, rides at Dollywood, and birthday parties, we were kept quite busy and entertained. Here are some pictures from the trip.

So I stole this one from my aunt, but I had to show this slide that I went down not one, not two, but three times. And every single time I found myself waiting in line on the tower of steps, I thought WHAT AM I DOING??!!!

It may not look like much from here, but it was a 70 ft. drop, and it was horrific. It was actually scarier standing in line anticipating it than sliding down it, which is why I was ready to kill myself every time I woke up standing in line, but it was fun. Also, my 6-yr-old cousin did it, as well as her grandmother, so I really had no excuse.

Here is Levi and my 5-yr-old cousin Olivia at Dollywood. Olivia fell in love with Levi and could hardly go anywhere without him. It was way too cute. (Stay tuned for pictures of them riding together in a pink miniature 1950s car.)

We celebrated Lucas's 7th birthday on the 3rd. I can't believe he's already 7!

Birthday Boy with his Star Wars cake.

Cousins gathered 'round to watch Lucas open presents.

After the presents, Ali busted out her "Super-Wooey!" costume and provided entertainment for nearly the rest of the evening.

(This is her flying.)

And I snapped this last picture of some of the kiddos before saying goodbye. I always hate saying goodbye because I miss all of them so much. You just never want to let go of those little-arm hugs.

Sending xoxoxo's to Georgia and Carolina,
Cousin #1