Sledding

Another day of ice and a little bit warmer temperature made today the perfect time to do some major sledding and snow ball fighting.  We all headed to the popular hill in the neighborhood to enjoy the winter fun.  Once again we had a blast enjoying the outdoors. 

Ice/Snow Day

We knew the winter weather was coming, but we could not prepare ourselves for the excitement of actually seeing the yard covered in ice and snow.  This was the first time Reed was actually interested and old enough to know what was going on.  He beamed with excitement from the minute he peeped out the window.

Ryland was ready to go out in it before breakfast or changing into clothes.  

After bundling up in all the warm winter clothes we had, we headed outside to do a little sledding.  John Chris immediately had an awesome idea of pulling the boys on the sleds behind the four wheeler.  Both boys loved it!

After playing out in the freezing cold for a while, we came inside to warm up and do some crafting.  We decided it was the perfect day to paint some wooden boats.  

It was time for another round of outdoor fun, but Reed was more interested in cuddling with me on the sofa by the fire.  It wasn't difficult to twist my arm, and I was happy to stay inside with my cuddle bug.  

It was such a great day of fun times full of laughter and sweet moments. 

Gaylord

We have been looking forward to going to the Gaylord Texan to see all of their Christmas decorations and the ICE exhibit. I had showed pictures to the boys, and they were so excited! 

While we waited to enter ICE, we snapped a few pictures with the cool sphere tree.

 

It was an experience just to get our coats on to enter ICE, but we all thought Reed looked so funny in the huge coat.  We were all bundled up and ready to check it out.

 

The Merry Madagascar theme was cute and kid friendly.  It is kinda sad when corporate sponsors take over though.

 

Papaw, Reed, Nana, and Ryland grin in the frigid temperatures, because they were having a blast. 

 

Ryland was first to go down the ice slide.

 

Reed was quick to follow his brother's lead.  They both loved the slide!

 

The very last room was a huge ice nativity scene and angel like they had the first year ICE came to the Gaylord. There wasn't any flashy colored ice or load music.  It was beautiful!

 

Even though it was 9 degrees, Ryland was all smiles.

 

After we finished the ICE exhibit, we went for a few rides on the indoor snow tube.  Reed was too short to ride, so we took turns.  In my time with Reed, we played like we called people.  He wanted to call Santa, and he was shocked when Santa answered.

 

On the way out, we ran into a very tall toy soldier.  The Gaylord was beautiful and was a great way to kick off the Christmas season.  Thanks for a great time Nana and Papaw!