Counting Down!

In 18 days we will be shacked up in a wonderfully cozy cabin in the Smoky mountains with our dear friends, the Johnsons, Sabelhauses and Mayers. It's our second annual trip to get some serious R&R, catch up with good friends and do whatever we feel like for a few days. Last year was our first trip, hopefully the beginning of many to come, where we can all get away sans-children for a weekend of fun. This year will be slightly different with two babies on the way... probably no zorbing or hot tubbing (for two of us) and less of Jason's margaritas to be consumed, but it's going to be fabulous! And the outlet malls will definitely be glad to see us!

As I sit here post-Christmas no more rested than last week, I am oh-so-anxious for our getaway!

ZORBING!!

The other part of our wonderful, fantastic, relaxing getaway to Gatlinburg was an afternoon of ZORBING! If you haven't heard of it, you must check out THIS. It was created in New Zealand and just brought to the US in October. The only place in the US you can Zorb is in Gatlinburg, and we did it! (Please note we did both the dry and wet ones!!)

Jennifer and Kevin convinced us to live on the edge and go check this place out. It was an absolute blast. We were freezing cold, soaking wet and screaming laughing by the end. I already want to go back!

I'll let the pictures and weblink speak for themselves..... SO fun!!!

Check out the YouTube video of zorbing here.

Gatlinburg Getaway

For MLK Jr weekend, the Johnsons, Mayers, Sabelhauses and Macks took a little trip down to Gatlinburg sans-children. Of course we're the only ones that doesn't apply to, but it was wonderful to get away regardless. We spent a lot of time just lounging around and eating far too much. The Wii got a lot of use, like any get together these days. Jen and I rocked out on the guitar for a while, too!

We played a bunch of games, hung out in the hot tub, played pool, talked lots and lots, the girls shopped and the guys went hiking. It was a perfect weekend in the mountains! It was also a perfect chance for our friends to have an adult weekend.

Heather & Tara chillin on the couch















Jen and me cheesin it up

My awesome hubby and me

Jen and Kevin (being goofy)- so cute!

Brad and Jason rockin' out!

Jen and me battling on the guitar.

These kids got to play two on two tennis!

Mike and Jason playing pool

The boys on their hike. (We were too busy shopping to take pictures of ourselves.)

After playing many games, having a few drinks and being super comfy, the inside jokes started building up. This is for the gang: CW, quick trip to the loft, Rosa Parks.

Can't wait til next year!