The Polar Express

We had a great time on our first annual trip to the Polar Express in Calera.  The kids were so good we left early enough for them to take a nap on the way up, but well that did not work as planned except for Blakeleigh, SHe is our little sleeper:) Jonathan and Kennleigh laughed all the way their.  We went to Mcdonalds to get some chicken nuggets- the babies choice- and then we went to get our tickets.  We have been looking forward to this trip for quit sometime and We were like little kids counting down the days, but thats okay right?  We boarded the train at 8:00 and headed to the North pole when we arrived Santa and Mrs. Clause came right to us first and the Kids where so happy to see them all but Kennleigh she wanted to play shy, but she did tell santa what she wanted.  Then we had Chocolate Milk and Cookies with Santa and headed back to the station.  After we got there we got back in the car to arrive at home around 11:30.  WE let the kids play in the gift shop with the Thomas the train track and they had a blast:) I can not wait to go back next year!!!!!!! I must tell that since Kennleigh would not take a picture with Santa that Dad took her place and got one with Mrs. clause it was just funny... probably would have had to be there! Well and then agian I am not sure if that would have helped either the people in front of us ask WHat in the world is so funny..  I wanted to say loosin up lady its okay you can laugh too, this is suppose to be fun not TORTURE! SO needless to say we had a great time the kids are still talking about the ride on the train and that makes all of our hearts smile.  I am so glad that Casey was able to tag along with us so she could tell Kennleigh some new stories on the way to Calera.  All the babies just adore Aunt Casey and it was such a disappointment that Uncle Travis had to work since he is Kenneleigh's best friend in the whole wide world.. but she managed.