Disneyland During the Christmas Season

Surprise! We hit up Disneyland again this year! 

Our anniversary was on December 13th so we thought hey, why not go to Disney for our Anniversary and see all of their Christmas decor. We’ve only ever been during the Halloween time or during no holiday so this would be all of the winter decor. This time we knew Presley was going to have even more fun because we’ve been letting him slowly watch Cars and he’s really into them so Radiator Springs was going to be real life for him. 

We only have one full day in the parks so we started the morning in California Adventure. We wanted Presley to be able to see Cars Land and enjoy his time there seeing all of it. He was even tall enough to ride Mater’s tow ride. We also visited Stanley the founder of Radiator Springs and saw everything they had to offer from Fillmore’s Organic Fuel to Sarge’s Surplus. We also got to meet Mater, see Lighting McQueen and meet Cruz Ramirez. 

Once we left Radiator Springs, we headed over to Pixar Pier. I do want to tell you though that I got the Macaroni and Cheese/Bacon bread cone at Cozy Cone and it totally changed my life. Probably some of the best Mac and Cheese I’ve ever had in my life. If you go to RS, get the cone... trust me.

Once we got over to Pixar Pier, Presley rode the carousel and the Imagine ride. We also rode the Cars ride and Incredicoaster while Presley got to pick out a toy in the shops.

We had went to a character breakfast earlier in the morning but Presley was thrilled to run into Mickey and Minnie again.

Next we headed over to Disneyland to spend the rest of the day there. We of course did all the fun photos in front of the Christmas tree and Castle. We rode Jungle Boat, Pirates, the Matterhorn and by then we were worn out. We will be back though! Christmas was super nice at Disney and this was our first time but it won't be our last!

A Pigeon Forge Pre-Christmas

If you've followed me for awhile or know me then you know that I have a deep love for Pigeon Forge. One day I'll retire there because it's my happy place. I love it... winter, spring, summer and fall. You can't go wrong there. 

Any chance I can get, I visit and I recently had the chance to go and see some Christmas shows. This was Presley's third visit to the area and I think he agrees with me... it's a pretty great place. 

If you drive to the area then a must stop is the Tennessee Welcome Center. Not only can you stretch your legs and use the restroom but you can peruse the hundreds of brochures and pamphlets on everything to see and do while you are in town. This time on our trip (the week before Thanksgiving) we were able to ride the Ober Gatlinburg. 

We stayed at the Inn at Christmas Place, which we love for several reasons. They have milk and cookies each night, Santa visits, the beds are sleeping in heavenly peace, the Christmas decor in every room and the all you can eat breakfast included in your stay.

We also saw some shows. We went to Dolly’s Stampede (formerly known as Dixie Stampede), the Comedy Barn and the Pirates Christmas Show.

We also went to The Islands to see if there was any shops we wanted to get Christmas gifts at and to eye spy the fountains. We also had the chance to let Presley ride some of their kid rides.

We had a great trip and I can’t wait to go back again. Here’s some more fun times from our trip!

Christmas Wish Came True

In November, I told all of you that I wanted one thing for Christmas.

To Go HOME

Well guess what? We went to West Virginia for Christmas! We got to spend a glorious 8 days and 7 nights in my hometown. It was great to spend time with family.

Presley got to spend his first Christmas in my hometown.

We hit up all the local places to eat.

We opened presents.

And we just enjoyed being together.

It was the perfect first Christmas for Presley.

Wordless Wednesday

Just a little wordless Wednesday from Christmas in West Virginia

Happy Birthday Boo!

Today is my husbands 34th Birthday! Today we are celebrating his birthday together and beginning his 34th year while having fun. I love you boo and I can't wait to celebrate all of your birthdays together!

 I love you!

Wordless Wednesday

Best time of the year.

A Chair In The Sky

Nestled next door to Pigeon Forge sits Gatlinburg. A quaint little town that can supply you with beautiful views of the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. A twenty minute ride up Crockett Mountain will leave you 1,800 feet up in the sky. The sky lift has been taking tourists to the top of Crockett since 1953. In the first three years of the lift being operational, it had taken over 100,000 people to the top.

 

 

 

The lift runs day and night and offers a variety of views to those who ride to the top. Once at the top of the mountain you can grab a bite to eat or drink. If the views aren't occupying all of your time you can shop around in the gift store. You can also take a look at the photo the lift took of you as you reached the top.

 

 

On the way up you face the mountain while you are in the chair. On the way back down you get to see the entire town and all of the mountain view. You will also travel over a small river bed while on the lift. You can see and hear the river moving behind the main strip of Gatlinburg.

 

If you have time to ride up the mountain sit in one of these orange or yellow lift chairs and ride to the top. If you go in peak season you'll be able to see all of the leaves changing colors. Bring a light jacket for sure though because at the top the breeze can be a little colder than on the ground!