Kaake Family Blog

Can it really be the last day oƒ our trip?  I can't believe that by the time the sun sets, we'll be home.  It's bittersweet.  I always love being home after being gone for a few days.  After being on the road for a bit, my dear hubby was pulling off the side of the road.  When asked why he said "because you need a Tennessee magnet".  Yeah once again for hubby!  Now my set could be complete!  He stopped off at the Museum of Appalacia.  He sure knows me!  I was so bummed we couldn't stay and take a tour - not enough time.  That said, it was so nice snapping these photos.  Matt and I hope to take a trip here sometime again in the future when we can spend more time enjoying it. Appalachia Heritage Museum store. Outside buildings. Inside the store. Chickens were there to greet us.  Jon loved them!  They were allowed to wander freely. Quilts in the store. Neat cookbooks and such. We hope t...

Today is the day we head out for home!  It's amazing how time has flown and yet stretched out a bit as well. Weird how that happens.  I was still very tired from Disney as well as from a little boy who woke up several times to nurse for long periods of time.  Ok, it was only 2 times but it seemed like many.   rofl!  He didn't have protein food before he went to bed - always happens.  Anyway, I awoke to my hubby making some eggs and toast.  I had a leftover burger from yesterdays lunch and had some of that as well.  Very good breakfast!  We are in a rush getting things packed, cleaned and ready to head out of this sunshine state.  After I had gone through the rooms, I walked out seeing some very bored kids.  I thought, "hmmm, I should give them a job to do."  Jon especially feels very important when he has an "important" job to do. "Hey Jon, I have a very, very important job that needs done.  Are you able to hel...

This morning we awoke, got breakfast and left by about 8:30 which put our arrival at the park entrance at about 9:00am.  It still took another 15-20 minutes to park, ride the ferryboat over to the park and get inside.  There were many more people than I thought there would be for early January.  That said, it was not horrendously crowded. For that I was really thankful. The ferryboat ride was free and a perfect choice for those who have strollers.  It was a very gentle and relaxing ride that lasted about 5 minutes.  When I saw the Cinderella Castle come into view, I got teary eyed.  Yes I'm the girl who loved Cinderella while growing up - she was my favorite!  As we got off the ferryboat and got into the Magic Kingdom, things really did seem very special and almost magical (dare I say that).  It was so neat!  I will tell you I got teary eyed many times.  We started out by walking down main street.  We didn't ...