Boys Meet World: Grinch in ICE

When I heard that there was a Grinch event close by I quickly had to look it up, who knew it would be this popular, amazing event. Owen loves the Grinch so it was a must. ICE is an event at Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor. The ice area is 9 degrees and hosts I think 12 different scenes from Grinch all made of ice. Spectacular! I bundles the boys and well us too and then they also give you a parka to wear. I have to say I was not cold at all. The boys loved looking at all the different ice scenes. Aiden was a little grumpy about wearing the parka and barely could walk in it. Too cute! Then we got to slide down ice slides, a favorite for both boys.

Then we explored the outer area of the ice and got to meet the Grinch. Owen was beyond excited and the Grinch was a lot of fun; walking backwards, dancing, giving high fives. Aiden had no problem when the big green furry creature picked him up for a picture, the boys loved it.

Welcome to WHO-ville

Entering ICE

Admiring the Ice

Owen and the Grinch

Walking through Who-ville

Mean Old Grinch

WHO Boys and Girls

Grinch

Aiden loved the ones with Max the dog

Grinch at the Fireplace (this was Owen's favorite)

WOW!

Boys with Grinch

Ice Slides

First run, Owen went right down and Aiden wanted to but we found that if wasn't all the way on the parka you went very slow. The crowd watched as little Aiden scooted himself down with a smile on his face.

Second time around, the boys went fast

Ice Slides

The Who Feast

Owen really explored every aspect

The Whole Feast

The Boys with Max

The very last is the nativity scene in clear ice

Aiden of course loved the goats

It was truly spectacular

Merry Christmas

While waiting for our photos to be printed the boys met a girl and ran around

Aiden Running and happy to be out of that parka

Little Monkeys Playing

Then we walked around the harbor and took in the beautiful lights before heading into the Gaylord Hotel. The place was amazingly decorated and had so much to see. We look at the indoor falls and creek. And then the fountain light show started. I was able to squeeze the boys close and Aiden just kept asking to go all the way up, the fountain sprayed very far out. I kept telling me he could be it wasn't until Owen took his hand that he would go. The boys were the life of the fountain show. Pure joy and laughter watching them get sprayed and running and splashing. Then as we walked back out it snowed on us from indoors. It was a great time, even though we didn't eat dinner until 1.5 hours later than normal and the boys went down late. It was worth it and to watch them boys just experience such an amazing event.

Lighted Trees