Wednesday, November 26, 2008

ICE! at the Gaylord Texan Hotel










Our cousins from Georgia (Katie and Sean) & grandma J from Chicago came to visit. We went to the Gaylord Hotel to an ice exhibit.
The truly spectacular 14,000-square-foot "ICE!" exhibit, featured a variety of magical holiday scenes and sculptures hand carved by 40 visiting artisans from Harbin, China.
We felt as though we were transported to the North Pole as we bundled up in warm parkas and entered this winter wonderland created with TWO MILLION pounds of ice and kept at a wintry 9 degrees.
This year, "ICE!" showcased several new additions including Old Man Winter blowing snow, dazzling colored ornaments, a winter forest with an ice skating pond, a life-size Santa's lap to sit on, a candy land full of tempting treats, and an entertaining animal band.
Returning favorites included the thrilling ice slides, 25-foot angel, icicle canopy, and breathtaking Nativity.
Where is Sean, Chris and Sean Jr you ask? Hmmmm golfing again?!

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