We took a magical ride on the Polar Express to see Santa Claus. It was so magical!
Carter adores trains so this was amazing for him. In the days leading up to our train ride he would ask me if we could go now. "Pleeeeeease?" He was so patient.
Looking out the window.
Kids can wear their jammies on the trainride like the boy did in the story. We usually give the kids a new pair of jammies on Christmas Eve, but they got them early this year. I made these jammy pants from adorable cowboy and cowgirl fabric I found last year. I finally got them made!
We ate cookies and drank hot chocolate on the train. Beforehand we talked about the cookies and wondered if they would be yummy. The chefs on the train announced that the cookies were made by Mrs. Claus herself. Lily excitedly said, "They'll be delicious because they're homemade!" She was right. They were good...homemade is always the best! Aaron's cookie disappeared really quickly!
This was such a magical evening! As we read the book on the ride to the North Pole (we went through a magical tunnel that put us out close to the Pole), we wondered if we were in the same places the boy in the story was. Lily's eyes got big as we said, "Maybe we're going through a forest and wolves are watching our train speed by, " and "Maybe we're on a mountain too!"
I love this picture of Lily peering out the window at the North Pole. She was in awe.
Santa came onto the train at the North Pole!!! He gave each child a bell. I must say, those are the best jingle bells I've ever heard ring!
We had such a wonderful time together! The evening was just as magical for me as it was for the kids. I loved watching them enjoy the magic of Christmas!
Yes, if you didn't know, I'm pregnant and this photo makes my tummy look huge! I guess it is, but I've still got 9 weeks to go!
10 comments:
WOW! This looks like so much fun! So neat you guys were able to go, looks like the Lily and Carter and having a great time and I love the jammies!
Jill you look great! Only a few more weeks to meet Hazel!
I love your belly bump! They have a Polar Express here as well that we are planning to go on as a family, and now seeing your fun I am double excited.
What an exciting trip to the North Pole! I'm so happy you were able to go ..... I went with you in my imagination as I read your blog and looked at your pictures.I really think you would all enjoy watching the movie .... just skip through the eerie parts until you start going down hill to the North Pole .... it's worth it! Love you!
HOW FUUUUN!!! These two kids are so cute, Carter looks so grown up! How fun for the kids to experience something so magical!!Love that picture of Lil looking out the window at the North Pole!
I also love the beautiful picture of you, and the kids at the heading of your blog!!
Love ya guys!
We went last year and it was so much FUN! We wore pajamas with our girls, watched the movie on the way up, and brought the book to read along on the train. I love your top picture on your blog. So Precious!!!
Oh your tummy is oh so cute. (Mine is growing!) How fun to go on a train ride to the north pole. You are such a fun mommy. Chris and I admire you and Aaron. Too bad we don't live closer.
How fun! Also, I love the new picture in your header. Adorable.
I've always wanted to do that. We will have to take Fischer next year for sure. Everyone I know that has done it says it's totally worth the money. You look great! I didn't know we were due so close to each other. That's fun.
PS: when are you guys planning a trip up here to the Utah land? We really need to get together when you do.
This is too too cute! I bet it was so fun. You guys are such a sweet family!! I love the new pic for the blog header too. Carter is a sweetheart to give his mommy kisses! We love you guys!
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