Momma and Daddy Day Off

Jared surprised me with a trip to the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine for my birthday. I WAS VERY SURPRISED. And it happened to be at a time when Braylin and I could use an 18-24 hour stretch away from each other (momma was about to buckle with this wild child). When we arrived we learned that it was coincidentally the day when all of the Christmas festivities would begin and the lighting of the tree (which is turning on over 1.5 million holiday lights and a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree.) Wow! It wasn't planned but we showed on the perfect day. PLUS Jared already booked tickets to "ICE!". This year's theme was Shrek the Halls, which was awesome. They carve over 2 million pounds of ice to recreate Shrek and all of his pals. When walking through you are given a BIG BLUE jacket to help you tolerate the 9 degree freezer that houses the ice. CRAZY COLD--- But that was half the fun! We also made our very own gingerbread house, shopped a little, ate, .... we actually got to enjoy each other's company without any interruptions. So much fun and so needed. When Braylin is old enough then we can plan a FAMILY trip. It was definitely a place that was focused on kids, at least at Christmas time. I can't wait!

we made our very own gingerbread house

Yes, that is ALL ice behind us.
Yes, we are ridiculous in our jackets.
Yes, it was CRAZY cold!

 Jared sliding down the ICE SLIDE.

I think we almost had frostbite at this point!
(to explain the cheesy smile)

angel made of ice

THIS is the switch that turned on
 all 1.5 million Christmas lights

It was gorgeous



Gaylord Texan confessions:
 "Maybe I snuck a picture in Santa's chair while he was out."



P.S. I love you