While visiting family in North Carolina for thanksgiving 2018, we decided to explore the nearby area. Less than an hour away, in Spencer, NC is the NC Transportation Museum. It was decorated for the holidays and they had a milk and cookies event for kids to come see Santa and ride the Polar Express. They … Continue reading NC Transportation Museum
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Magic Kingdom
Day 3- Saturday at Magic Kingdom The park was extremely packed, not only was it the last weekend for the Food and Wine Festival, it was the first weekend for Mickey's Christmas parade, a TV show was filming a few episodes and several people proposed in front of the castle... and it was a beautiful … Continue reading Magic Kingdom
Animal Kingdom-Disney Day 1!
Thursday morning we woke up and got dressed for our first day of Disney!! The hotel has complimentary breakfast so we fueled up there... I was extremely excited about Mickey pancakes. The tickets Seth purchased through MWR were just vouchers so once we parked and rode the bus to the park, we had to wait … Continue reading Animal Kingdom-Disney Day 1!
Last Minute Trip Change
For almost an entire year we have been planning to spend a long weekend camping in Pensacola, Florida with friends. I made a reservation at the state park back in February and scheduled to take off work for that week. Monday, two days before we were going to leave, several people going with us on … Continue reading Last Minute Trip Change
What I am packing for a beach camping trip
In two weeks we are driving to Pensacola, FL for a camping trip. I've already started my list of what to pack and what I need to buy before our trip. It's been extremely helpful to read other blogs about camping and what to pack. Let me say first off: this is not a backpacking … Continue reading What I am packing for a beach camping trip
Gatlinburg-Day 1
We arrived at our cabin pretty late Thursday night so we explored as much as the cabin as we could and then crashed. We slept over ten hours! It has been years since I slept that long! I got up to explore the cabin and deck in the light and then woke Seth up so … Continue reading Gatlinburg-Day 1
Searles Castle
Edward Searles, born in 1841 and grew up in Massachusetts. At thirteen he began work in a cotton mill, and several years transitioned to becoming an interior decorator. He had completed several impressive building projects and began his own castle in 1905. The castle was completed in 1915. *Notice in the picture above that the … Continue reading Searles Castle
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I hope you are thoroughly enjoying your Thanksgiving! This day is all about being thankful for what we have, spending time with family and relaxing. Nowadays that is difficult to do, but well worth it! Whether you traveled to visit family, or if you are spending the day at home, take a minute to think … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!!