tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post8304690163247718621..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: "What Do You Get When You Load Six Kids and Your Mother in a Van, Then Take Off On a Vacation With No Reservations or Even an Idea of Where to Go?" TToT Week 42Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-56763779046277737402014-04-12T17:15:48.737-04:002014-04-12T17:15:48.737-04:00NEVER too many pictures!! OMG...the toothpicks in...NEVER too many pictures!! OMG...the toothpicks in the ceiling are hilarious!!! Looks like you guys had an awesome adventure. I'm off to catch up on the rest of it. :D@dkotuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395598913393994830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88939059232478934682014-04-11T13:46:42.511-04:002014-04-11T13:46:42.511-04:00Looks/sounds like you guys had a great trip!! Hec...Looks/sounds like you guys had a great trip!! Heck, Shelby Farm Park sounds awesome all by itself! Love that you got photo bombed by an emu. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-36674459089522537402014-04-07T22:38:02.118-04:002014-04-07T22:38:02.118-04:00I was actually surprised at the number of photos a...I was actually surprised at the number of photos a couple of the kids were willing (and even excited) to be in. Giving them the lead on the funny photos helped, I think. I pray they stay so enthusiastic and non-sullen.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-20772469985274279122014-04-07T22:36:00.642-04:002014-04-07T22:36:00.642-04:00No one was more surprise about the bugs than me. ...No one was more surprise about the bugs than me. It wasn't just one type of bug, either. So many varieties, all flying and landing on us and irritating all the victorious climbers. Perhaps it was the sweat that attracted them.<br /><br />Every since the climb, Turken has asked when we can climb another rocky mountain. When Mommy recovers from this one, Honey. Maybe in 5 years. :)<br /><br />If you are ever in the Paducah, Kentucky area, you must stop. Must. You would love it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-32440716714324246522014-04-07T22:32:50.273-04:002014-04-07T22:32:50.273-04:00Thank you! Thank you! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-81548935888541656442014-04-07T22:28:27.381-04:002014-04-07T22:28:27.381-04:00It really was a fun trip. Getting this post ready...It really was a fun trip. Getting this post ready was good for me. I had forgotten about some of the things we had done at the beginning of the week.<br /><br />When were you there? Did you take your kids? What did you think of Hot Springs?<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-15552073521952587052014-04-07T22:26:27.449-04:002014-04-07T22:26:27.449-04:00If there weren't so many kids and parents unde...If there weren't so many kids and parents underneath the net, I would have been up there with the kids. No doubt.<br /><br />Thanks for sticking with me though it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-63051657017101267692014-04-07T22:25:44.281-04:002014-04-07T22:25:44.281-04:00Well, thank you. We did have a great time.Well, thank you. We did have a great time.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-9909620263669161612014-04-07T20:41:08.733-04:002014-04-07T20:41:08.733-04:00Such fun pics! What an adventure you had! Your k...Such fun pics! What an adventure you had! Your kids are so willing to be in pictures...what a blessing. My kids always groaned and made faces, I never got many good ones. Looks like loads of fun!Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-14556377806771943652014-04-07T16:01:34.542-04:002014-04-07T16:01:34.542-04:00After seeing the later post, I had to come see thi...After seeing the later post, I had to come see this one because I SO WANT A ROADTRIP now please. I love it. Although I was surprised there were so many bugs at the top of that mountain. It seems like there'd be less at the top for some reason. Huh. Awesome that everybody made it up the rugged path with no complaints. Also the lawnmower exhibit is now on my bucket list. I love how he made it bigger because of hit neighbors. Ha!Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-74596118379721812482014-04-07T11:34:55.657-04:002014-04-07T11:34:55.657-04:00I'm STILL WITH YOU!!! I was mesmerized by you...I'm STILL WITH YOU!!! I was mesmerized by your entire post- photos, stories and ALL!! What an amazing trip!! LOVE.Chris Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264982568439090428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28066415259357822872014-04-07T06:49:18.524-04:002014-04-07T06:49:18.524-04:00What an awesome trip! It looks like you guys had S...What an awesome trip! It looks like you guys had SO much fun and you did SO much. I've been to a few of those places - Lincoln birthplace, Hot Springs - enjoyed seeing your pics - looking forward to more. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940266024306074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-12145065711286031932014-04-06T20:41:31.139-04:002014-04-06T20:41:31.139-04:00Oh...em...gee.... I WANT to find that cargo net an...Oh...em...gee.... I WANT to find that cargo net and climb all over it like I'm 7 all over again. Thanks for taking me along on your fun filled trip. Looks like you all had a great time!Bianca @ Rant Rave Cravehttp://www.rantravecrave.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-79521126142384733572014-04-06T20:38:04.744-04:002014-04-06T20:38:04.744-04:00What a hoot of a vacation! Crazy Huey Restaurant, ...What a hoot of a vacation! Crazy Huey Restaurant, an kudos for getting up Pinnacle Mountain! Stopping by to say thanks for visiting me. Your family looks incredibly awesome. GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-80245624412533722342014-04-06T19:47:44.535-04:002014-04-06T19:47:44.535-04:00Thanks! Um, I think just about everyone in the hi...Thanks! Um, I think just about everyone in the history of vacation pics said so. :) <br />We had a fantastic time. With this many kids, and the majority being boys, anything but an active trip is frowned upon.<br /><br />My guess about the pond: It must be a pretty shallow pond, and the gazillion turtles living in it are constantly keeping the mud circulating.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-16084043048039662622014-04-06T19:43:49.553-04:002014-04-06T19:43:49.553-04:00Thank you for the lovely encouragement. More phot...Thank you for the lovely encouragement. More photos will be coming soon.<br /><br />Aw, you are so sweet. This trip certainly isn't for everyone. (Although it should, 'cause it is so fun!) I shall have to help you break out and be more adventurous. We can take the kids on a day trip one day. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-61948215807477859582014-04-06T19:42:18.892-04:002014-04-06T19:42:18.892-04:00Very nice Christine! Who said family vacation pics...Very nice Christine! Who said family vacation pics were boring? LOL Looks like you guys had a most awesome time. Busy, active, exciting, fun...all the things vacations should be:)<br />Gotta ask - what's up with the brown water in that pond?!GirlieOnTheEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226101556766074271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-47864505198648861862014-04-06T19:42:07.060-04:002014-04-06T19:42:07.060-04:00Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that it was a replica...Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that it was a replica! I don't know how we've missed it, but I don't think we've ever been! I shall add it to our list of must-sees.<br /><br />You absolutely must go! I left directions for you on last week's TToT. I read it yesterday and was shocked that we wrote about the exact same places.<br /><br />Me, too. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-2985150741050829062014-04-06T19:37:46.257-04:002014-04-06T19:37:46.257-04:00With the right attitude, this kind of trip is fant...With the right attitude, this kind of trip is fantastic. Aw, thank you. I agree. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-79864740424507977302014-04-06T19:36:01.042-04:002014-04-06T19:36:01.042-04:00Good to know, Zoe! I'm glad I took the time t...Good to know, Zoe! I'm glad I took the time to post them, then. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-51733675304245353302014-04-06T17:44:32.512-04:002014-04-06T17:44:32.512-04:00Looks too fun! Can't wait for more! And pleas...Looks too fun! Can't wait for more! And please...not that I don't want to read your writing (because of course I do!) but the photos are fabulous. Include as many as you want!<br /><br />I think you must be the best mom ever. No way would I ever be so adventurous. Love you, friend! :)Mrs. Always Randomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621796911952199649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53576736031060556152014-04-06T17:27:53.058-04:002014-04-06T17:27:53.058-04:00I've been to Lincoln's birth place! I reme...I've been to Lincoln's birth place! I remember climbing all those stairs to find that itty bitty log cabin inside (and it's not even the REAL THING, but just a replica). I bought a cheesy ashtray from the gift shop and I still have it. Have you been to his boyhood home in Lincoln City, Indiana? Cool place! So pretty!<br /><br />I'm definitely going to visit Hillbilly Gardens on one of my trips through Paducah. Looks like a hoot!<br /><br />OHMYGOD, we both wrote about Cairo, Illinois (mine was in last week's TToT). You're right; it's just plain sad. <br /><br />Love the emu photo bomb!<br /><br /><br />Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-79239087198185287782014-04-06T10:39:07.579-04:002014-04-06T10:39:07.579-04:00What a fun trip and it looks like just going witho...What a fun trip and it looks like just going without reservations works just fine. Well that and you have some great kids. That shows too.<br /><br />Have a fabulous Sunday. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-32847119632281700462014-04-06T08:24:26.302-04:002014-04-06T08:24:26.302-04:00You've been to some of the places we stopped? ...You've been to some of the places we stopped? Which ones? <br />I got a few hours to relax. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28635854313059318672014-04-06T08:23:31.836-04:002014-04-06T08:23:31.836-04:00Ha! You know me well. :)
We had so much fun expl...Ha! You know me well. :)<br />We had so much fun exploring, so I'm glad to hear people want to hear about it. I want to talk about it. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.com