Opryland Tradition

Christmas time is full of traditions for all of us.  Whether it's where you spend the holiday, a special Christmas menu, favorite baked goods, reading the Christmas story on Christmas Eve, etc., we all have certain things that make the season more meaningful and special to our families.  A favorite tradition for our family is strolling around Opryland Hotel and looking at all the beautiful lights and Christmas displays.  Michael and I got engaged at the hotel, and it's extra-special to spend time in a place that is so dear to us.

  

We usually eat at one of the restaurants in the hotel before we stroll, but since we're all trying to save a little $$ these days, I fixed a taco soup supper for everyone at our home.  Papa, Gigi, Kyle, Michael, Cole, and I enjoyed dinner and then we all loaded up and headed to Primrose to pickup Laura.  From there, we were Opryland bound :)

 

With Cole's light and tree fascination, he was in heaven as we entered the hotel...the joy and wonder on his face was priceless as new displays awaited us in every nook and around every corner.  We also had the pleasure of seeing the Rockabilly concert (Cole cried when we left...he LOVES music!) and the water show in the Delta.

We spotted the Rockabilly concert from afar and finally found a great place to watch the show.

Enjoying the fountain.  What a beautiful water display that moved to the music!

The inside lights were magical (as always), but there's something so beautiful about the outdoor Nativity.  Yes, it was FrEeZiNg outside, but we all spent just a moment admiring the all-white display of the true meaning of Christmas.  Along with the Nativity, we just had to see the 'big' tree as Cole calls it.  He saw it from Briley Parkway and couldn't wait to see it up close.  Even now, we have to look at pictures of it on our computer and in last year's photo book :)

I'll be posting about more traditions we enjoy and pray that you are savoring every moment of the season with your family as well.

Merry Christmas!