Christmas with the McConnell Family

I can't believe the Holiday's are here and we have already had our McConnell family Christmas. Where did this past year go? Our entire McConnell family had a fun-filled evening planned to go out for dinner and to an outdoor "Walk Through Bethlehem" however; the weather did not hold out for us...bummer! Papa San and Gigi ended up picking up a few pizza's and we partied at our house. We still had a wonderful time despite the yucky weather!

David

Kristen

Baby Dave

Brittany

Hailey opening gifts in her new tutu from Papa and Gigi

Kelsey and Ro

Fun with Aunt Kelsey

I woke up this morning excited about meeting up with Kelsey and taking Hailey shopping for her second "Wedding Princess" dress this year. We had so much fun shopping with Ami at the beginning of the year and I was looking forward to doing this again thinking we would be a pro at this the second time around. (The first time we had to bribe her with chocolate to get her to change out of her princess dress) Well, we met up with Kelsey at the Bridal store and then it was Hailey who took charge....she immediately layed eyes on the ONLY dress she was willing to try on. UGHH!! I tried bribing, I tried threatening, I tried EVERYTHING....there is absolutely no negotiating with a two year old so someone had to take charge! Kelsey and I forced her (kicking and screaming) out of dress #1 and into dress #2 and 3! I am so thankful for my patient and loving sisters...I love that they can still put on a happy face and love my children even on days like this morning.

After our trip to the Bridal store Kelsey, her friend Caitlyn and my crew spent the rest of our afternoon at the pool. The kids and I had a blast swimming and hanging out...it really turned out to be a wonderful day! Here are a few pics of the kids enjoying our fun in the sun!