There's nothing like a spur of the moment trip. Saturday morning Mark, the kids, and I got up and decided to get ready to go to the mall for new shoes for the kids and then go see Bolt. We already had plans to go to Nashville on Sunday to go see Ice at Oprymills. While putting the last minute touches on our outfits....you know how Mark likes to primp....our friends The Yorks gave us a call. Dusty suggested that we go Saturday and stay at the Opryland hotel that night and see ICE the next morning as planned. Well, we pulled it off after a whirlwind packing time, and only a little bribing for the boys. (They wanted to watch the Falcons game). The only thing I forgot was a stroller for Reagan. I'm used to it always being in my car and for some reason I took it out during Christmas. Saturday night Dusty and I took the kids to play in the Hotel while the big boys got to watch the football game. We rode the boat down the river in the Delta and ate while watching the water show. The kids LOVED the lights and were amazed that they were everywhere. Sunday morning we got up and met the Phillips family to go see ICE and eat lunch at the rainforest cafe. We had a great time hanging out with Andy (friend from HS), Linsey, and their cute little boy Jake. It had been a long time since we had seen them.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with ICE it is a building full of ice sculptures. For the past two years the theme has been The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. This was the last year for that theme. The tempreture inside the building is 6 degrees so they give you the blue parkas to wear over your jackets, and clothing. As soon as we walked in Grayson said he "don't like this" because it was so cold. Once we started seeing everything he enjoyed it. Especially, the two slides built out of ice for the kids to go down.
Here are some pics from the weekend. I am still learning my new camera that Mark and the kids gave me for Christmas so watch out for some red eye...... Also, for some reason my computer wouldn't let me rotate the pictures. So for now until I figure out everything with the new camera you will have to turn your head:-) Sorry!
Reagan, Easton, & Grayson at the Opryland Hotel
My kids loved these horses for some reason.
Looking at the lights and waterfalls.
The Phillips family getting ready to go see ICE.
Yes, all of this is made from ice.
Travis and his pal the Grinch ... in ice.
Reagan wasn't too sure about all of this.
Mommy and Reagan in front of an ice Angel 
The Stallings' Family
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