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Alright Disney fans!! Have you been to Disney on Ice lately?
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It has been YEARS since we had been! And we finally made it this past week and it was super fun!
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Growing up as a child of the 80’s, we would always look forward to going every few years when it came to town.
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And I always wanted to be an ice skater after leaving the show! ⛸ (I KNOW I’m not the only one!😂)
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The show was quite impressive from the giant octopus from Nemo, the Jasmine/Aladdin duo, to Ariel spinning around in the air, and Rapuzel being flung around with Flynn...it kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. 😬
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But my favorite was definitely the part with Moana. There’s just something about her story that is incredibly empowering. (That and the epic cabbage patch head that Maui had for a costume was pretty awesome! 😂)
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What about you...did you grow up going to Disney on Ice as a kid? Have you taken your kids before? Do you aspire to be a professional ice skater like I do?!? 😂😂
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#disneyonice #disneyonice2019 #disney #disneyfamily #disneyfam #disneyfans #disneymagic #familyfun #makingmemories #caddywampuslife

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First Snow of the year!!! ❄️
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In our neck of the woods, we are lucky to have 2-3 good snows a year. And snow in mid-November is unheard of!
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So to say we were beyond excited to wake up to a wintery wonderland this morning is an understatement.
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Let’s just say that I’ve never seen Maggie get up and get clothes on any faster than she did this morning! (Snow bib and all!)😂
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Temps aren’t rising very quickly around here today, so bundle those babies up and get outside and play in the snow while you can! ❄️ ☃️
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#firstsnow #firstsnowfall #letitsnow❄️ #easttennessee #snowintennessee #makingmemories #playinginthesnow #getoutdoors #getoutdoorsmore #snow #sledding #sleddingfun #caddywampuslife

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Alright, where are all of my dog lovers out there?!? 🐶
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We would like to officially introduce the newest addition to our family....Mesa!
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She is part British Lab and part Australian Blue Heeler/Cattle Dog. (No accent though.🤷🏼‍♀️😂)
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She loves her people and is already passionately protective of all of us and barks anytime something is awry or she's unsure of something. 💪🏻
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She LOVES car rides and going with us any chance she can get! 🚗
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She loves the mountains and playing in the river. ⛰
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AND we are really glad that we were completely clueless about how much work a puppy is because we had NO IDEA what what we were getting into. 🤦🏼‍♀️😳
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But it has been completely worth it and we are all absolutely smitten! And do you know what our favorite thing is about it all? The smiles and laughter that it has brought into our home! 💕
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The kids have wanted a dog for a LONG time and it’s been just the sweetest and most precious thing to welcome her to our family!
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What about you? Do you have a beloved family pet? Dog? Cat? What is your favorite thing about them? Share below! 🐶 🐱
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Did you know that you can help with Monarch Tagging in the Great Smoky Mountains?
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Thanks to incredible programs offered through the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, anyone can help as they strive to learn more about the migration and population of the Monarch butterflies.
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We learned SO much about the unique migratory patterns (Canada to Mexico 😳) of the Monarch Butterfly. AND we even got to participate in attempting to catch them (with official butterfly catching nets even)!
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Some of us were a little more successful than others...but we had a great time and learned a lot along the way!
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Although this program is wrapping up for the season, be sure to check out the Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont for other upcoming programs to get your family excited about the Great Smoky Mountains!
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Oh...and in case you’re wondering, yes, it’s very crowded at Cades Cove right now as the fall colors are really starting to show! 🚗 🚙
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But we did get to see a Baby Bear cross the road...so that was fun! 🐻
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This past week we finally made it by to check out Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and their Great Pumpkin LumiNights! And it did NOT disappoint!🎃
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This year they had even more pumpkins than last year and we were absolutely captivated by all of the creativity that went into it!
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Some of our favorite pumpkins were the owls, cats, and the pond full of frogs! 🦉 🐱 🐸
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But some of the most fun moments were interacting with the roaming characters. One told us that they just came out of the woodwork...he must have been hiding somewhere in Wildwood Grove maybe?!? 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 And another would stand frozen and then spook you when you least expected it. 👻 😱
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Not to mention the disco dance party in the graveyard was a pretty happening place! 🎶🎃
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Fun memories were made for sure! Less than a week left...go check it out! And if you can swing going on a weekday, you will definitely have less of a crowd! (0-5 minute waits for rides...say what?!?)
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There is SO much to do in Pigeon Forge, TN! We are finally having some cooler fall weather, which makes it perfect to play in the surrounding areas of the Great Smoky Mountains!
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This weekend we headed to the Pigeon Forge area. One of our favorite places to play is at “The Island in Pigeon Forge.”
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From the wide variety of restaurants and shopping, to the rides, arcades, and giant Ferris wheel, there is MORE than enough to tickle your fancy! One of our family favorites is sitting in the rocking chairs to watch the dancing fountains with music.
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This go around, Matt found Bob Ross at the Five and Dime store. And Maggie made some new friends at the toy store. 😂
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We also sampled the most amazing fudge at the Big Rock Candy Kitchen (pumpkin pie fudge anyone?!?)...Yum!!
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AND this time of year, there are some great fall/pumpkin decorations that just add to the feeling of Fall in the Smokies!
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What is your favorite family fun thing to do at “The Island in Pigeon Forge?”
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There are SO many hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains!
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This weekend we headed up to Spruce Flats Falls which is one of our favorites. The Lumber Ridge Trailhead can be accessed from the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. The 1.4 mile round trip hike is one of the shorter waterfall hikes in the Smokies- however Spruce Flats Falls still manages to be spectacular, even with the lack of rainfall we’ve had lately.
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Afterwards, we stopped by and got coffee and treats at the Dancing Bean Coffee House in Townsend, which may be one of our new favorite hangouts!
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The Marshmallow Campfire Latte was delicious and they had plenty of games to play for the kiddos! Definitely worth checking out sometime!
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