Merry Madagascar!

On the last day of 2012 we decided to go with Grammy to the Gaylord to see Merry Madagascar Ice.  It was so fun, and everybody had a great time. 

At first, Cole was very quiet and serious faced.  I think he was trying to take it all in, and was partially frozen! 

 Thank goodness for their warm parkas, all we had to bring were hats and gloves!

This is from this year...

 This is from last year... they are growing so fast!

 My boys! 

 The sculptures are just amazing.  I can't imagine the time and effort spend making these...

 Grady and Grammy

About halfway through, Cole was really cold and wanted to be held.  Richard is a saint, and his arms and back are a tad bit stronger than mine.  30 plus pounds gets pretty heavy! 

 We shoved him down the slide before he knew what was going on.  He wasn't a fan, but Grady was!

 "My slide wasn't very fast mom." 

 This is always my favorite part...

Annnddd this is always Grady's favorite part!  On our way in a family gave Grady their left over tube ride passes - so nice!  G was thrilled!  The lines were really long though and after 2 rides, he decided to pay-it-forward and give the rest to another unsuspecting family.  Sweet boy!

We spent some more time walking around the rest of the Gaylord.  Cole was in his element once he saw the trains!  G liked the silly elf and man on stilts! 

This is such a fun holiday tradition!  Grady is hoping for next years theme to be How to Train Your Dragon!  Now that would be cool!