ICE

Today we went to the ICE exhibit at the Gaylord National. It was AMAZING - 2 million pounds of ice carved into scenes from How the Grinch Stole Christmas and on exhibit in a pavilion kept at 9 degrees! Not only did we see the ICE exhibit, but we rode a train, watched a light show, listened to Christmas music and got snowed on! Check out a few pics from all the fun....

Hudson and Byron watching a film while waiting in line


Nearing the parka pick-up area - they supplied giant blue parkas for warmth while touring the exhibit. Hudson refused to wear his. I think he was a little cold.








The Nativity


The light and fountain show


Hudson and his friend Jack rock out to the Christmas music




Snow!!!

Having Fun

What we've been doing over a long holiday weekend...

We put up our Christmas tree.


Hudson got Byron a tool chest for Christmas (thank you Home Depot Black Friday sale!), so the guys worked on it together.




This is Hudson "drilling". The "drill" makes a "zhhhhhh" sound.


The large box the tool chest came in doubles as a Starbucks, apparently. This Starbucks is special - it serves hot chocolate, smoothies, coffee, "basketball shootings" and "pink thingies". Oh, and this Starbucks hires 2-year-old baristas.

Halloween Part 3

We had great family time on Halloween. It started with pumpkin carving....

Hudson and Byron map out their plan


They sketch their jack-o-lantern


The carving begins


Hudson gives Byron a few pointers


They have some fun


And carve a great pumpkin!




Then on to trick or treating....


Hudson enjoys his loot


The fam

Halloween Part 2

Tonight our church hosted Trunk or Treat. Folks sign up to decorate trunks and pass out candy. Our small group decorated a trunk in a fish theme and passed out (moms will love this) goldfish and raisins.

Halloween Part 1

Hudson is a handy man for Halloween this year. His school hosted a Halloween parade and party on Friday. There were lots of fun costumes, but apparently none of the other children share Hudson's love of tools as he was the only handy man.

Antlers Up!

We're cheering for the Texas Rangers in the World Series. Gigi sent Hudson some spirit-wear, and he's worn it every day since. Maybe that will bring the Rangers some luck! Oh, and the construction hard hat doubles as a helmet, according to Hudson.

It's been a long time.....

We've been busy since our last post. Take a look...

We visited Aunt Lauren and Uncle Davey over Labor Day weekend. We had a blast going to the zoo and the Children's Museum and hanging out with family.





We went into DC for a 5k and followed it up with a trip to Georgetown Cupcake. YUM!







We've been enjoying the fall weather and grilling A LOT! Gotta love my grill-masters!



Hudson got his first big boy haircut. Sniff, sniff. (PS - His hair is still curly even after the haircut.)



And we picked our own pumpkins with Hudson's friend Jack at Great Country Farm in VA!