Tad decided it was time for a vacation so he has taken off all week this week from work. We didn't want to go away for a whole week so we thought a mini-trip would be fun. Since we have zoo passes the Knoxville zoo is free so that's where we went. We left Monday headed for Knoxville. The weather was great. No rain, thank goodness.
We drove straight to the zoo and had a lot of fun walking around seeing the different animals that the Chattanooga zoo doesn't have. If you'll look closely you can see elephants behind us in this picture. A news camera man happened to walk by and see Tad's camera and volunteered to take our picture.
Drennan is pointing to the zebras. They were lying down. I'm guessing it was because of the heat and not because they were dead!
Again, someone volunteered to take our picture so we took them up on it.
They give camels ride at this zoo and Micah was the only one wanting to do it. At first we told him to wait til on the way out thinking maybe he would forget or change his mind, but no can do. I've said it before that he has no fear. He hopped right on the camel and rode around with the most serious look on his face. He loved it!!
The hotel was as much fun for the kids as the zoo was. There was an indoor swimming pool with a jacuzzi. They went back and forth. We were so tired after the zoo that they only swam for about 45 minutes Monday evening, but Tad noticed the pool opened on Tuesday at 7am so they went back and swam again Tuesday morning. No rest for the weary!
We left Knoxville Tuesday afternoon headed to my Aunt Tammy's house in Norris, Tn. It's a short drive from Knoxville and my kids love seeing her kids.
The boy to the left of Drennan is Zane. He looks very similar to Micah They could easily pass for brothers. Cullen is next to Zane. He and Micah are the same age and really loved playing together. They kept us entertained.
We had a lot of fun but we are very glad to be back at home. We're all exhausted and I can't wait to go to bed. I'm thankful Tad is off the rest of the week. : )
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Awesome. Glad you could get away -- but not tool far. Looks like everyone had a good time.
Wonderful... even a mini-vacation is better than no vacation. We didn't plan on going anywhere either, but Shannon's parents took the kids and I to the beach for a couple of days, it was so nice. Not all that relaxing, but still very nice. HAHA!
Your pictures are wonderful... and you look radiant! :)
Love,
Chas
So that's where you've been all week!
Wow! Looks like a fun trip. Who knew that the Knoxville Zoo gives camel rides... =)
Next time ya'll want a mini vaca -- come see us. We are only three hours away and it is a great small town....
and if you have any inking at all to go to Harrah's were only 30 minutes away. Of course, you'll have to sleep in the floor but we'd be glad to have you!