Gaylord Texan

My Daddy has always been such a hard worker. He has always provided for his family...ALWAYS!!!! And, now years after my brother and I have moved out of our parents house, my Dad still provides us through his hard work. My Dad works at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. He has been there since they opened. He is the Sr Food and Beverage Buyer out there, so if you ever have anything to eat or drink at this fine establishment, there is a pretty good chance my Daddy ordered it for you!!! ;)

Since he has been working at the Gaylord, we, his family, have been privileged with so many cool and exciting benefits (all because of his hard work!) Everything from discounted rooms, to special events, to special access to Paradise Springs (the new outdoor pool) before it opened to public, to EVEN OUR WEDDING!!! Kyle and I had our reception there in the huge atrium......WOW!!!!!! Will never forget that fairy tale night.

Every year we get to hit up the big ICE show with my Dad's tickets. It is so incredibly neat. This year the theme of Christmas around the Gaylord is Dream Works production. So- the ICE show this year is Shrek!!! SO NEAT!!! But, there was an added bonus that the kids got to do this year. They only allowed a certain amount of employees to attend a lunch with Shrek, Fiona, and Puss and Boots. What this means is my Mom and Dad took Landry and Gavin to a special lunch on Sunday of last week. They got to meet Shrek and all the other characters. They got Shrek food and Swamp Juice (which apparently Gavin was a big fan of.) It was really special and they had a great time. Then- on Wednesday of last week, my Dad treated me, the boys, and my Mom to our yearly outing to ICE. It was GOOD....as always!!! It is amazing how great and in detail the ice structures always are. We go around 4:00 on a Wednesday every year and it is NEVER crowded (b/c school isn't out yet, and it is in the middle of the day/week.) So- we have a great time walking around, checking everything out. The ICE slide is always a big hit. This year Gavin didn't have a nap before we went out there, so to say he was in a "foul" mood is being nice! :/ But- Landry had a great time and did the slide all by himself, twice. It was 2 degrees that day inside the ICE exhibit (literally.) But- since we have been multiple years, we come prepared with scarves, mittens, hats, etc.

We had a great time. Thanks again Dad for all your hard work, and always inviting us to do cool and exciting things with you at your job. We love you and are so proud of all your accomplishments there!!!

Landry enjoying lunch with Shrek!


Memaw, Pepaw, Landry, Gavin, and FIONA!


G-Man enjoying some Shrek waffles (with his Shrek ears on) :)


Landry meet Puss 'n Boots


Shrek-ICE


G and I sitting on Shrek's ICE outhouse ;)




Landry and his Pepaw


Landry sliding down the ICE slide


Fiona and her babies


We had so much fun Pepaw....THANK YOU!!!


(sorry for all the pics....too many good ones to choose from)