Sunday, December 12, 2010

The Polar Express

 Last Sunday we took OM and our nephew AJ on the Polar Express: a train ride from Hood River to the north pole to see Santa. 

When they finally opened the train station doors and the conductor bellowed out, "all aboard" Owen and AJ's eyes widened in amazement and I tell ya, it was the most endearing sight ever. They were SO excited and couldn't believe they were there. 



The fella that took our picture here made us all say 'I believe' and no one was having it. I said it to be polite. :)









The helpers handing out cookies and hot cocoa (very tasty btw, I wasn't expecting much but they were just right).





Collecting tickets...

O holding out his ticket...

The conductor excessively punching holes in the ticket and showering O with them...



AJ getting a better view of the snow and Santa...




The hobo from the book/movie...


And finally, Santa. He gave all the kids a jingle bell:)


They jacked around for most of the car ride but in the end their little bodies were tuckered...

Happy Holidays!

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