The Halsted's Happenings: Christmas at G and Pa's

We went to church with my family and headed over to G and Pa's still all dolled up. I loved these outfits on the girls and thought they looked so cute and Ross and I's outfits weren't too shabby either. Yeah for good family pictures! We were all so excited for our first Christmas celebration.

Amelia was pretty excited about playing with her buddy, though!

Aunt Jessalyn and Brant

Barbara had the MOST delish spread of brunch foods that you have ever seen. I don't see how she always outdoes herself but MAN it was good. And her table was decorated to perfection with this cute owl tree. Loved it all!

As I gorged on plate after plate, she kept the girls busy reading them books.

New clip on earrings!! Sparkly hearts.

HAHA the girls got Frank this present and he ripped into it like a wild man.

Jessalyn got Amelia this playdough dentist set and she was elated. She said she had been wanting it forever.

Mae Mae got right to work using her new colored pencils.

This was the most special part of the day. Ross has had his eye on an old truck at his Mammaws FOREVER. It was his Uncle Dennys and he has had dreams of getting it drivable again. His Mom and Dad presented him with the original title in Mammaw's handwriting and the truck is his. This was such a special moment and made me so happy for him.

After the fun, we loaded up to head to Silver Dollar City in the freeeeeeeeeeeezing cold. I honestly had to suck it up because everyone was excited but me, haha.

Amelia's smile NEVER left her face. This kid is a champ in cold weather. It just doesn't bother her!

The Frosty show was SO cute. Frosty had to come to life with the kids help and then it snowed magic snow and Amelia and Elise were ON STAGE. This incident has prompted Elise to tell people that she performs in shows at SDC, lol.

We warmed up in the candy shop and Elise decided she was too cold to watch the parade, so I graciously (hehe) stayed inside with her and we watched from the window.