Dollywood

Most of you know that I spent last weekend in Tennessee.  My sisters and I have been planning this trip for a few months.  It was a surprise for my mom's 60th birthday.  I can not even begin to tell you how much fun we had!  It wasn't just the things that we did, either.  It was just enjoying being with my sisters, who I hardly ever get to see, because one lives in NJ and the other in NY.  My mom's sister also came, which was a great surprise for my mom. 

On Friday, we headed to Dollywood.  I had never been before, and I was shocked at how expensive it was.  It cost over $100 for Brandi and I to get in.  I will admit, though, that it was worth it.  Brandi had so much fun riding the rides.  She had never been on a water ride (we did the one where you sit in the big round tire tube and get soaked!) or a ferris wheel (my aunt went on that with her...I have a fear of heights).  We were able to watch a bird show, where Brandi and Matthew (my nephew) almost got hit in the head as a hawk flew over them.  It was a long but fun day, and I got each of the kids a little souvenir.  I can't say that I will ever go back, but I am glad that I was able to experience it at least this one time.

***if you want to see all the pictures from this trip, check out my facebook page!