Fall Trip to Tennessee

In the beginning of October, the kids and I decided to go back to Tennessee for two weeks to visit my family. I guess this was more of MY vacation than for anyone else in the family. It was good to kick back and relax and have mom take over for a little while. I think I kicked back and relaxed a little too much because at the end of my trip my mom threw out her back and she needed her cane to help her walk. hahaha... Sorry Mom! :(

The best part of going back to TN was seeing all the leaves change colors. Now I've had my full dose of Fall. I loved it! We mostly let the kids play with the leaves outside in the backyard. They loved having so much room to run around and get CRAZY!

Emi and her Grandpa


Rolling around in the grass. I'm so sorry, seems like my son never has any pants on.


The beautiful tree in my parents backyard changing colors. I miss my seasons...


Brenden's best friend, Piko




While we were there, we went to the Knoxville Zoo with Baachan.

I'm not sure if we'll be able to go to a pumpkin patch this year, but this counts right even though it was at the zoo?




Then we went to Dollywood while we were there. We didn't get to see Dolly there this time. Emi has been there so many times but she couldn't ever remember going. She said that her three favorite places to go is first, Disneyland, second, Dollywood, third, Chuck E Cheese. She's lucky because we went to all three.

The best thing about Dollywood was that there was a bunch of kiddie rides that I could just leave my kids on and let them ride. It's so nice that Brenden is finally getting old enough to do things by himself.




Then we rode on my favorite ride in the world, "Barrel of Fun". Happiness...


Pictures from Chuck E Cheese
Emi protecting her little brother.


Me with the little monster.


Emi’s sad face at the airport because we were leaving TN. This girl cracks me up… I think she was making fun of me because I was in tears saying goodbye to my family. (Playing with my iPhone again.)


Thanks Baachan and Grandpa for the fun trip! We are so lucky that we get to see you AGAIN in a month! Can't wait! Love you!