We started our first morning in Grapevine with an unexpected surprise. About 7:30 in the morning the girls were awake and I wanted to go downstairs and get some coffee. I asked the girls to come with me and Peyton immediately jumps out of bed. Hadley got up, then laid back down, and decided she would stay in the room. I thought this was a little weird since Hadley never turns down going somewhere with me but didn't think much of it. So Peyton and I left and came back about 20 minutes later with a coffee and a couple quiches for all to share. After only a few minutes Hadley started complaining that the quiche was smelling too much and we soon learned why it was bothering her. Just moments later she started coughing and then throwing up! Oh no. In the middle of throwing up we noticed blood coming out of her mouth. My heart stopped for just a bit until I looked in her mouth and noticed that she had thrown up her tooth! We found it right on the top of the trashcan and got it all cleaned off so the tooth fairy could still come get it. It brought a little happiness to her morning but unfortunately she spent the rest of the morning in bed and throwing up every 30 minutes.
While Hadley and I laid in bed the rest of the crew went downstairs for Madagascar Ice that we had reservations for. They have this in the conference center of the hotel and apparently they bring in all this ice as well as crews from China to sculpt this ice for 3 months. The room is obviously kept at freezing temperatures and you are issued a parka when you go in to help keep you warm. Here are some pictures of the incredible sculptures:
Another unfortunate moment occurred only a few hours later when Hudson started getting sick. Poor guy spent the rest of the afternoon in the hotel room. We were starting to get a little nervous about who the next victim would be.
Papa bought the houses while I took a few pictures of the girls.
Hadley and Peyton both did such a great job decorating and each had their own ideas of what they wanted their house to look like.
I love that Hadley came up with the idea of putting a cross on her house all by herself.
Proud girl standing with her first gingerbread house.
In the back of the decorating palace was Gingy's cottage where she lives. The girls got to go in the cottage and take a picture with Gingy and get an autograph from her as well.
Hudson was still sleeping and we decided to stay out of the germ-infested room so instead I took the opportunity to get a few pictures of the kids.
As we were headed back up to the room we saw a man making balloon animals and decided to get in line for a balloon. We also wanted to take one back up to the room to Hudson. While in line, Hadley and Peyton took turns with the camera. These girls can take pretty good pictures!
And finally...we are all feeling well again and just in time. My mom had scheduled a train ride to the North Pole at 7:30 and we were so thankful to make it in time because we knew this would be Hudson's favorite part of the trip. We got to ride a real train in downtown Grapevine and they knew how to make in quite the production. When we arrived that had all kinds of photo props to take pictures with (which, as mentioned before, did not turn out quite so great). They put on a show for us and then we walked through real snow as we made our way to the train. It was a great night of about 70 degrees but they had Christmas trees and snow machines to make it feel like you were in a winter wonderland. So much fun!
Hadley loved watching the dancers so much and said, "I can do that someday because I like to sing and dance!"
We all loaded on the train and took a 20 minute ride to the "North Pole." Hudson loved looking out the window and riding on a real "choo-choo."
The girls in their matching pajamas. They tell you to wear pajamas for the train ride and hot chocolate afterwards. The girls thought this was so fun.
Little man's eyes are still looking a little sick! He had some cute matching pajamas as well but was insisting on not taking off his jacket.
Waiting for Santa.
Because I am usually the one taking the pictures, I rarely seem to get in any myself. Although they aren't the greatest pictures I am just thrilled to get a few pictures with my kids and husband!
Santa's here! He even brought all the kids bells to ring.
Poor Hadley had had a long day with her starting the first 5 hours sick and then the rest of the day on the go with little rest. Her little body finally gave out on daddy's lap and he carried her all the way to the car, all the way home, and into the hotel bed without even waking up!
Mama, Papa, Peyton, Hudson and I stayed around for about 30 minutes after the train ride and went in a building full of trains. Hudson was in heaven and I thought we would never get him out of there. I was able to find some great Christmas presents though!
We are feeling very thankful that the day turned out as well as it did. Both of the kids got over their tummy bug so quickly and we were still able to enjoy our Saturday (and we at least kept the germs out of our own house)!
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