Saturday, December 26, 2009

Opryland Hotel on Christmas


Since James' flight went out on Christmas evening.  We decided to stop by the Opryland Hotel on the way back from the airport and see the lights.  The kids wanted to stay home and continue building, so it was just the four of us (Mel, Ben, Eric and I).  Ben had never been to Nashville, so we didn't want him to miss out on one of my favorite things: Opryland Hotel.



While the lights were absolutely stunning and beautiful, I think that I still enjoyed it more out-of-season when you can see all the beautiful flowers, plants, and vegetation in full daylight.


These hot-air balloons moved across the room slowly.


I'm standing by one of the double waterfalls


This picture of Mel and Ben was too bright on their faces, so I tried to adjust the brightness, but it left unnatural shadows on Melanie's face.


Eric and I on the boat ride...I was really disappointed with the boat ride this time.  They didn't give us any interesting facts or information at all!  It was all a recorded advertisement about all the services and programs the hotel offers.  My favorite part of the boat ride is the information it provides and the view (which was hard to see in the dark).

We did manage to find my favorite gelato place though, so that made me happy.  It would have been 100 times better without my stomach ache, but it was still enjoyable to be with Melanie and Ben.

Melanie and Ben left early the next morning to head back to Texas.  We had a wonderful time with them and with James.  Thank you for coming to spend Christmas with us.  It was great to meet Ben for the first time.  He is a really great guy.

4 comments:

Susan said...

It looks so beautiful! I definitely want to go back there some day....not sure when we'll make it out to Tennessee again, but hopefully before you guys move and with Scott & Corey this time..that Gelato was so good!

Unknown said...

I can't believe how beautiful Opryland is. I would like to see Nashville at Christmas. I love all the pics. I am the same with feast or famine- I get behind then catch up really quick :)

Tami said...

Wow. That hotel is beautiful!

The Scarths said...

Great Posts! I need to get mine done as well! And get all those great pics I got posted. Would you like me to maybe send a thumbdrive with Mom and Dad with the ones of your fam?