Gaylord Texan Christmas Display

 We went to see the Christmas lights at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine on Christmas Eve. Derek was enamoured with all the "Santa Claus trees" and pretty lights. I think I read a sign that said over 12,000 ornaments were used in the decorations. It was CRAZY cool! There were lots of different decorated scense, like the Alamo at Christmas, the Riverwalk at Christmas, Santa's Boots, a full-size gingerbread house and TRAINS! It was hard to tear Derek away from the trains to go look at other displays. We got separated early on but it was a fun family activity all the same.

 What a handsome husband I have!

 We loved seeing the sights

 I cannot get over how GORGEOUS those lights are!

 Liz and I suddenly found ourselves separated from the group... and the kids! :D Of course the logical thing to do is document it with some silly stunts...

Aren't her orange skinny jeans fun?!

Peekaboo!

 These two disappeared for a good long while before we found them in the throngs of people

 Derek was stuck to Papa like glue

 I can't help but think of Vin Diesel in "The Pacifier." Too funny guys!

 This would've been a great family picture if Derek were with us.

 I love my sisters!

 Twinkle twinkle little stars!

 Derek was scoping out Papa's cheek for a kiss

 It was just so much easier to put kids on shoulders after a while. There were a TON of people.

 Derek was more impressed than this, but I love this picture.

 Uncle Colton is already a big hit with the kids.

 Of all the trees, lights and displays, this was my favorite.

King-sized or Santa-sized?