11/28/08

The Polar Express Train Ride

We headed down to Portland to do something special with the kids and it was a surprise! It was hard to keep it a surprise because we had the kids wear their jammies for the train ride and they wanted to know why. Carl and I found the train ride on-line and knew right away that we had to do it. We made it a surprise and when we got to the parking lot Carlo said " Is that a train?, I hear Polar Express music!" Then we told him what we were doing and he could hardly contain himself. The train ride was about 40 minutes long and the kids got a cookie and hot chocolate. They thought that was awesome! Then the story was read over the loud speakers and then the conductor came around and punched their tickets! Wow was Carlo excited! Then the train ride ended at the train station dressed like the north pole with elves and Santa. The kids got to do some crafts from local schools and businesses. Then they got to sit with Santa and got their picture taken. We left around 8:30pm and got home aroun 10:30pm. The kids were exhausted but it was well worth it! We will definately be doing it next year!

Getting ready to leave to go to Portland.

Looking out the window during the train ride.



Story time!

The family on the train having a blast!

There's the conductor!

Carlo enjoying his hot chocolate.

The golden ticket for the train ride!

Carl and the kids being silly on the train.

Carlo , Sophia and Daddy

At the "North Pole".