Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas Magic

Last weekend, we went to Warren, OH to visit Great Grandma and Grandpa Paul Shellhammer for Christmas. In addition to a delicious dinner, they took us to Kraynak's, a gardening store in Hermitage, PA, to view the Christmas display.

It was always a special Christmas treat to go to Krayak's when I was little, so I was looking forward to sharing Santa's Christmasland with Ainsley (and with Nathan, who was also a first-timer).

I wasn't sure if Ainsley would be old enough to appreciate the characters and the scenes, but she is the PERFECT age! She recognized penguins and brown bears, Ernie and Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Santa and even Baby Jesus. Each time she saw something new, her face lit up and her little body quivered with excitement - pointing and calling out each one's name.

We met Frosty while we waited in line
Penguins in a Winter Wonderland
A whole room full of Coco's!
Watching for Santa

The little fence was just at her level
So excited!!
Santa, Bert and Ernie - hey, I know these guys!

Santa!

Then we went back to Great Grandma and Grandpa Paul's house to open presents. Ainsley loved all of Grandma's decorations and their pretty Christmas tree.
Mr. & Mrs. Snowman
Santa moves and his candle lights up, too
So pretty!

Did you know that Grandpa Paul has a train?!



Hugs from Great Grandma & Grandpa Paul



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