Spring Break!

Last week was Aidan's spring break. We went decided to do something fun with the kids and we took them to Dollywood. It is a pretty easy trip for us to take and we get season passes every year. We left town last Thursday and made it to Tennessee by lunchtime. The weather was terrible and raining when we got there and the boys were bummed. We did a little shopping and got some ice cream and then checked into our hotel early. By 4pm the rain had stopped so we decided to go for a few hours. We had a great time and the park was practically empty. We rode a few rides and then we went to a show about drums. When we got there we realized we were able to participate too. They had everyone is a circle with their own drum. Jared, Adley and Eli participated, Aidan was too shy. They had such a great time. Eli even started dancing in the middle of the circle.
Eli rode several new rides this year - he loved this one. Aidan is not a fan of this ride. He doesn't like being dropped or going on things that are high. Eli is much like Adley and nothing scares him. I hope Aidan outgrows it soon.
Eli dancing - video below

Boys playing the drums
Adley - very serious about his drum playing




I think Eli has some awesome dancing skills don't you!!!

Day 2 - a little chilly, but that didn't stop the boys. They got wet on this ride - I wore a poncho, I am not a big fan of staying soggy wet all day. However, I did bring a change of clothes for the boys.
Aidan & Liam on the pigs - Aidan is such a good brother to go on the 'baby' rides with him

Playing in the park

We had a great day and plan to go several times this year. Hope you all had a great spring break as well.

Comments

Unknown said…
Wow, that looks so fun! And yes, Eli does have mad dancing skills. ;-) So cute!
April 15, 2010 at 10:20 PM
birdfam said…
Love the dancing! It almost looked like he was doing one of the steps to the jive.
April 18, 2010 at 11:54 PM
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