Nashville Trip

Christmas is just 3 days away, and all my holiday baking is officially done. I just wish the weather would cool down a little bit. I mean, it doesn't feel like Christmas when it's 70 degrees outside. I wore a sweater yesterday just for spite, and I was sweating all day long :(

Jonathan and I took a trip to Nashville this past weekend, and we had a blast. We stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, and wow, was that hotel massive! I've never seen anything like it. It is composed of multiple atriums (atria?) with glass ceilings so that all sorts of floral life and plants can grow in the hotel. Jonathan had stayed there a few years back with his family, and he knew I would love it, so he insisted on taking me this year. The hotel was decorated for Christmas, and the place was like a winter wonderland! Here's a few photos:

A Christmas tree made out of poinsettias

A beautifully decorated real Christmas tree

We got to see some of my Auburn friends, and it was so wonderful being able to catch up. And, of course, it's Nashville, so what's a trip without a picture with Elvis?

Jonathan and I also went to an amazing Ice Exhibit that featured giant ice sculptures based on the theme, "Merry Madagascar," the animated movie. It was truly a sight to see. They have to keep the temperature at 6 degrees Fahrenheit, so they give you giant parkas to wear. Jonathan and I kept joking that we were just practicing for winters in Iowa :) How do you like our new look?

It was COLD, but we survived! I think we can handle Iowa, lol :)

Jonathan riding down the ice slide

Everything you see in those pictures is carved by Chinese artists out of giant blocks of ice. It was spectacular. All in all, we had an amazing trip and made lots of fun memories.

Y'all have a Merry Christmas now, ya hear? :)