Brandon's 31st Birthday

Yesterday was my sweet boy's birthday...Brandon was able to take off of work so that we can spend the whole day together. Despite the three of us being sick, we pushed through and had so much fun together. We woke up and had some breakfast birthday cake and then opened presents. We then went to a restaurant called Bishop's (Brandon asked if we could get a discount because our last name was Bishop, but we were denied, so sad)...we all had some yummy comfort food and then headed back home. After getting the kids all ready to go, we began the rest of our day which was a surprise for Brandon.

We went up to the Opryland area, to a place called Ice..it is a Christmas event that we have always wanted to go to, but just never had the chance. This place was amazing...it is a building full of ice sculptures and scenes from the story "The Grinch that Stole Christmas." They had ice slides, which the kids and Brandon went down...they had so much fun and let me just say my sweet hubby, who is a kid at heart, had to of set the record for speed going down the slide. He flew down the slides. We walked through Ice carved tunnels and saw the Grinch eating Christmas dinner and so much more. We had a wonderful time, even though it was FREEZING cold.

After Ice, we walked over to the Opryland Hotel for dinner and to see the Christmas lights. If you have never been to Opryland during Christmas you must go...it is beautiful. and kids were overwhelmed by the lights and decorations.

For Brandon's birthday dinner we had yummy pizza and we were able to sit by a water fountain where they had a beautiful light/water show...the kids loved it. During dinner Brandon and I were actually able to talk because Joshua and Aby were so distracted by the light/water show. It was such a special time.

As the light/water show ended, we headed to the front of the hotel where they had carriage rides. It was such a beautiful Christmasy night and the carriage ride was such a great experience for us as a family.

Overall, we had a wonderful time celebrating our daddy's sweet life. As everyday passes, I fall more and more in love with my sweet husband. I am so thankful for him and all he means not just to me, but also our children. The joy of the Lord just exudes from every part of him and he is such a blessing in our life. Happy birthday, baby!!! We love you!!!