This past weekend we went to the Smokies. Jennifer had a cheerleading competition, so we left Friday morning and came back Monday. We spent most of the morning shopping at the Outlet Mall Then went and checked into the hotel. Gatlinburg had a HUGE Christmas Parade Friday night. The weather was cold and it was very crowded so we decided to take the kids up the mountain before it got dark.
The mountain had some snow this past week. We have been to the Mountains in the summer before, but never in the winter. I'll have to say it is a little bit colder.
We made it to the over look before dark. The kids were so impressed we decided to get up early the next morning and cross the mountain. Jenn didn't have to compete until 3:00 so we had plenty of time.
We got to Cherokee Saturday morning. They should call it Ghost town in the Skies. I think the only people that was there lived there.
On the way back across the mountain we stopped for a few photo opportunities
It was a little nerve wrecking driving near the top of the mountain, but is sure is a thing of beauty with all the snow!
We wanted to drive up to Clingmans Dome, however it is closed in the winter.
If anyone is looking for a place to hike, I think # 3 on this list would be a pretty good work out.
After the kids took a few pictures, they were ready for the warm car.
Now I've been to the mountains a few times and have never seen a bear...........Until now!
As we were driving along we came upon some cars stopped on the side of the road. Everyone was looking off into the woods and sure enough there was a Black Bear with a small cub. Linda and the kids got out and took a few pictures.
This was creating quite a backup of traffic on the road cause there wasn't really a place to pull completely off the road. As I was sitting there, EVERY car that passed would look at me and ask whats everyone looking at. To which I would reply, "BEAR". This went on for a few minutes. When Jonathan got back to the car I told him I needed a sign, so he grabbed his trusty notebook and said, "Here's your sign".
Jennifer really likes her Ribs
The Girls possed for a few pictures at the hotel.
After the competition Jenn and a few of her friends went up the hill on the chairlift.
The city is so pretty this time of year. A photo oppurtunity everywhere you look.
Life is like a box of chocolates!
As always we had a good time in the Smokies, it really is a special place.
The mountain had some snow this past week. We have been to the Mountains in the summer before, but never in the winter. I'll have to say it is a little bit colder.
We made it to the over look before dark. The kids were so impressed we decided to get up early the next morning and cross the mountain. Jenn didn't have to compete until 3:00 so we had plenty of time.
We got to Cherokee Saturday morning. They should call it Ghost town in the Skies. I think the only people that was there lived there.
On the way back across the mountain we stopped for a few photo opportunities
It was a little nerve wrecking driving near the top of the mountain, but is sure is a thing of beauty with all the snow!
We wanted to drive up to Clingmans Dome, however it is closed in the winter.
If anyone is looking for a place to hike, I think # 3 on this list would be a pretty good work out.
After the kids took a few pictures, they were ready for the warm car.
Now I've been to the mountains a few times and have never seen a bear...........Until now!
As we were driving along we came upon some cars stopped on the side of the road. Everyone was looking off into the woods and sure enough there was a Black Bear with a small cub. Linda and the kids got out and took a few pictures.
This was creating quite a backup of traffic on the road cause there wasn't really a place to pull completely off the road. As I was sitting there, EVERY car that passed would look at me and ask whats everyone looking at. To which I would reply, "BEAR". This went on for a few minutes. When Jonathan got back to the car I told him I needed a sign, so he grabbed his trusty notebook and said, "Here's your sign".
Jennifer really likes her Ribs
The Girls possed for a few pictures at the hotel. 
After the competition Jenn and a few of her friends went up the hill on the chairlift.
The city is so pretty this time of year. A photo oppurtunity everywhere you look.
As always we had a good time in the Smokies, it really is a special place. 
2 comments:
oh wow what great pics!! imiss the smoky mountains, i haven't been there since sandy had her chalet. It is beautiful that is for sure. Now you made me wanna go there. I LOLed at your bear sign! That's big news to city folk! and I def will steer clear of trail 3 shees thats an RV trip!
Glad you guys had a good time
love
di
Ahh, the smokies, makes me want to go there, NOW!! I love to hike there, it really is beautiful! Jennifer is getting so beautiful, did they win? Fun times!! Enjoy!
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