Ice is nice

We splurged this weekend and went to the Gaylord National Resort for a mini getaway. The Frosty the Snowman ICE exhibit was pretty impressive. Most impressive was the frosty temperature of 9 degrees inside the exhibit tent. It took 30 minutes to walk through the exhibit and by then we were ready for the balmy 40 degrees outside.

 

The Gaylord Resort does a great water fountain show synchronized to Christmas tunes, a light show, and even snow!

 

Tyler was hot in this next photo. When you're hot you take off your clothes, duh.

 

The hotel's atrium is really something.

 

We were lucky to have a room with an atrium view!

 

There was a little train ride in the atrium too, because the fountain, restaurants, shops, humongous Christmas tree, and Santa were not enough.

 

Of course we had to see the man! Tyler was not exactly thrilled, but he REALLY needed to tell Santa that he wants a Lightning McQueen car. (Let's ignore the fact that he has some 10 different Lightning McQueens already.) So he sat next to Santa awkwardly and softly muttered his request. Then it was Claire's turn and she of course had no problem describing her requests in extreme detail.

 

 

Southern Cali in November

We flew to San Diego to visit my sister for Thanksgiving. It was the best idea ever! These photos were actually taken in LA, at Crystal Cove. We were in LA for just an afternoon -- sorry to friends and family there that we did not get a chance to see!

 

Halloween

Brief synopsis of October:

 

 

Basically it was awesome! Except for the week we were sick. But sadly we did not take any photos of that to share with you.

Chincoteague

Photos from our last summer trip over Labor Day weekend. Chincoteague, MD is a gem! It was a perfect long weekend getaway.

She's off to Kindergarten!

This happened.

 

 

Not to forget our little guy...this happened too:

 

(Preschool 3 days a week)