The Polar Express

Saturday night we went to the Polar Express and met up with our friends from the Athens's FCC group. It was so much fun!! We got our family picture in front of the train just before boarding. The conductor greeted us and punched our tickets as we boarded the train. The train was decked out for Christmas and had BELIEVE banners hanging above the aisles. All the kids dressed in their Christmas P.J.'s:) They were so adorable! As the train ride began, they played the story of the Polar Express over the speakers.

After the story, the elves came out and handed everyone jingle bells. We had so much fun singing Christmas carols that we didn't even realized how fast we were approaching the North Pole!!! There was lots of lights and decorations at the North Pole. The look on the children's faces were priceless!!

As we waited at the North Pole we were fed cookies and chocolate milk.

It wasn't long until Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived!! The kids were over the moon with joy! After the kids got their picture with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Santa shook Anna Li's hand and the tip of his finger lit up red!! It was so neat and Anna Li was amazed!! This was truly the REAL Santa!!

The fun didn't end after the Polar Express, we left and went to the Galleria for a little Christmas shopping. We took the kids to Build a Bear and let each one make their own stuffed animal. The girls made bears and Colin made a puppy dog. As we strolled through the mall enjoying the lights, decorations, and crowds of people; we ran into Santa again. Anna Li wanted to go see him. We waited in line and got the kids picture with Santa again. Twice in one night! As we made our way back through the mall, Anna Li said, "It's time to go home!" We all agreed! Anna Li was asleep before we got out of the parking lot:) As for the other two.... they talked the whole way home!

I will post some pictures from Build-A-Bear and our 2nd Santa visit on the next post:)