
My sista/bestie and our kiddos had the fabulous opportunity to take our kiddos to the Stone Mountain Park Play by Day Glow by Night Pumpkin Festival!!! Let me tell you it was FABULOUS!!!
And we are off!!! Look at Mario and Luigi chilling on the trip!

Walking up to the entrance from the parking lot. So exciting!!!

Look at that pumpkin decor!!! Love those hanging pumpkins.

Do you get It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown or Halloweentown vibes from the giant Stone Mountain Park pumpkin? Either way, I love both movies.

A lot of classic story books laying here. What's your favorite?

Every story starts with Once Upon A Time.....how does your story begin?
| Can you spy a great whale? |

"Now, remember, Pinocchio: be a good boy. And always let your conscience be your guide."
The Blue Fairy
Pinocchio

Mario and Luigi found themselves inside a whale.

"There is hope for the future. When the world is ready for a new and better life, all this will someday come to pass, in God's good time."
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Captain Nemo
| A Whale of a Tale 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea |

Definitely want to try out this BBQ place on our next visit.

"Salutations are greetings; it's my fancy way of saying hello."
Charlotte
Charlotte's Web

"It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both."
Charlotte's Web
| I think Fern would have enjoyed this part of the park. |

"Wanderin' free, wish I could be part of that world."
Ariel
The Little Mermaid
| "Look at this stuff isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?" The Little Mermaid |

If you came across a genie what would you wish for?

You get three wishes. What are they?

Aunt Candie says come on boys.
| Hydration Station |

Now that's a horse of a different color.

Following some really cool friends.
We were given entrance to the emerald city. Do you think we met the Wizard of Oz? | |

Coolest pile of pumpkins I have ever seen.

Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great....oh you know the rest. The great lesson we can learn from Mr. Dumpty is getting back up again. Sometimes life has a way of tearing us apart. God has a way of putting the pieces back together.
| A look around Humpty Dumpty's area. |

Big pumpkin says peek a boo.
| This cute little court yard. |

I want to go in the cute little toy store next time.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair.

Mother Goose story time

This guy was a glass blower and absolutely talented and cool to watch.

Luigi says hello.

"They could see she was a real Princess and no question about it, now that she had felt one pea all the way through twenty mattresses and twenty more feather beds. Nobody but a Princess could be so delicate."
The Princess and the Pea
Hans Christian Anderson

"If you do your best each and every day good things are sure to come your way."
The Princess and the Frog
Tiana

"You can do impossible things, if you follow your heart."
Thumbelina

"Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!"
Cinderella

Mad Hatter Tea Party games

I love all the colors at the Mad Hatter Tea Party.
| Anyone want to play prize drop? |
Digging for sea shells at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party | |
| Ring Toss at Mad Hatter's Tea Party |
Can you flip a ball in a cup at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party? | |
| Knock 'em down kiddo |
A little corn hole fun at Mad Hatter's Tea Party | |

We were cordially invited to a pumpkin pie eating contest.

Brayden was invited to join in on the pie eating contest.
| This room was neon cool. |
Pop those bubbles boys! | |

I love this picture!

Mad Hatter contestants

Two Unicorn Besties

Glow by night

Look how pretty it is at night.
The boys enjoyed meeting the King's Men ponies. | |
| The guy on stilts was really cool. |
The mushroom kingdom is safe!!! | |
| Unicorn Daisy dancing at the Mad Hatter's Dance Party |
Maddie Hatter was absolutely FABULOUS! | |
| All the King's Men came back to join us at the Mad Hatter dance party. |
Goldilocks surprised everyone at the Mad Hatter dance party. | |
| Dance party at Stone Mountain Park Mad Hatter's dance party |

Boarding the Three Little Pigs train.

Riding the train

Giant Bug Tour
| Look at all the pretty lights. |
Look how beautiful the sweet shoppe is at night. | |
| The pumpkins really come to life at night. |
The trees are so pretty! | |
| I love the pretty bubbles! |
Pretty pretty bushes | |
| This is absolutely my favorite part of Stone Mountain Park. |
This trip was definitely one for the books. I will never forget the memories we made and can't wait to go back again.