Monday, December 22, 2025

Frosty Creek...Inside Gaylord National

A gigantic, elaborate gingerbread village with a winter creek theme with snowy mountain scenes, 
waterfalls, candy details and a mini train.
 Each summer, 
the pastry team at Gaylord National begins dreaming up the magic that will become that years 
gingerbread masterpiece.
They start with ideas and sketches... that they bake, built and decorate with care.
Nearly 20 Cullinarians, from more than 10 countries, devoted more than 2,000 hours to create
Frosty Creek.
Made with more than 140 pounds of rice crispy treats, over 50 pounds of fondant, 
and 100 pounds of royal icing.
The sign do not say how much ginger bread went into the creation.
It is completely edible!










Wandering around the hotel, there was so much to see and do.


Decorated beautifully, it was amazing to see how many trees were decorated for the holiday'
There were lights everywhere, colored and white at every turn.


Snow Factory


A nightly tree lighting, with snow.

The view from our room at the resort.

We really love this resort!

Today's positive thought...
It may be cold outside, but I am still...
- warm inside, it's always summer in my heart -

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Saturday Critters #627

 Just in case you have not heard, 
with the snow, come the birds, a lot of really hungry birds who emptied the feeders.

Chickadee

Carolina Wren

Male Cardinal

Female Cardnial

Myrtle Warbler

Winter Goldfinch

Titmouse

Male House Finch

White Throated Sparrow

It was a super busy day.
There were walks in the snow, snow angels, snowball fights, soup making, picture taking
and keeping the feeders filled for our feathered visitors.

Today's positive thought...
My favorite place to watch a winter sunset is...
- right from home -

Sharing today's images with Eileen at 
for Saturdays Critters

Friday, December 19, 2025

The National Harbor

 During our trip to 
ICE 
we spent time at the Washington National Harbor.
Each night, the 60 foot Christmas Tree comes to life dancing to 
a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band.








We each took a turn in the sled by the tree.


We took a ride on the Capital Wheel...

this was the view of the National Christmas Tree from the Capital Wheel.

We stayed at Gaylord National, a really beautiful resort...this trip is my favorite holiday tradition.

Today's positive thought...
A great decision I made this year was...
- to continue my blogging journey -

Thursday, December 18, 2025

A Christmas Window Spectacular

Every Christmas season, our local dance studio
Dance For Joy
presents a special selection of dances for all to see.
They have large glass windows in the front of the studio, they decorate them beautifully.
The dancers perform inside - for their audience which watches from outside.
So grab a cup of hot cocoa, bundle up and enjoy the show!




















The dancers perform for 2 hours, 5p - 7p each evening for one week.
We bundled up, stood outside by the windows and really enjoyed the show.
This is another wonderful holiday tradition!

ps...The dance studio is in Brielle, NJ about 5 minutes from where we live.

Today's positive thought...
An indoor activity I want to do more of is...
- challenge myself more as I knit -