Wedding Trip

It all started on Wednesday morning (trip to Saundra's Wedding in North Carolina). Alison's parents also left Wednesday morning back to their home. The funny thing was we both made it to our destinations about the same time, however, we traveled through three states (not including MI) and they stayed in the same state. Our first destination was Gatlinburg, TN. We decided to make an overnight stay there to do some sightseeing and hang out in the Smokey Mountains (my idea). What a great time, we found this resort in the woods and our room was a log condo. That evening we walked the strip (very touristy area, like Wisconsin Dells or Niagara Falls).

Thursday morning, we ate a pancake breakfast then headed to this tourist thing called Ober Gatlinburg. It was a Tram (cable car) that took us two miles up a mountain. At the top was a lot on entertainment for kids. Alison and I were able to convince Megan (via candy) to ride with me to the top of Mt. Harrison on a ski lift. At the top of that, was a Awesome view of the Smokies. Once we finished there we took the scenic drive over to North Carolina through the Smokey National Forest. I recommend that drive to anyone. There are a lot of scenic turnouts to stop at to view the awe inspiring views.

Once we left the Smokies, we continued our trip to Raleigh, NC to meet up with the Voakes side of the family. Friday we found this neat park near our hotel (we also ate at a Waffle House - first time) and hung out there with my dad. Once we decided to leave we ate lunch at the Sweet Tomato (love that place). It is a healthy buffet style restaurant, mainly salad, soup and pasta. From there the kids and me took a nap, while Alison went shopping. Friday night was the rehearsal and dinner. The dinner was great, Saundra and Vince (new brother-in-law) know this couple who own a smokehouse type restaurant and they had pulled pork and chick, and other stuff, but the pulled pork and their BBQ sauce is out of this world.

Saturday was the wedding and the twins birthday (2 years), it went very well, Megan was a flower girl and I had to read, which at least I didn't skip and any lines as I did for another wedding a few years ago. The reception was at a golf course and the weather was 70 plus degrees, so you know what I had on mind (skip the dinner and go golfing), but I sucked it up and stayed.

Sunday we traveled home, we only stopped once to eat and get gas. I love driving through, Northern NC, Virgina and West Virginia. No offense Roger and Beth, but Ohio is boring. The girls traveled GREAT, only few sassy moments in the car, but all in all a great time, with the family.

Enjoy the Pics!!!