I am so excited for this day. I've planned it forever! I made matching pajamas for Cayson to match the ones that she bought for the family. We opened our traditional "Christmas Eve" present the night before "Polar Express" so we can all wear matching pajamas on the train.
Finally it is here. We are going to see and ride the Polar Express in Palestine,, TX. We are going to ride it to the North Pole.
I was like a kid, full of excitement as we embarked into the Polar Express Depo. The train is there, their are Christmas Decorations everywhere and a store to shop at. First things first though - since we are running a little late, I ran ahead and got the tickets for everyone. We took some photos and then ... the called it ...
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| The Whole Group - Jessica, Tate, Marissa, Cayson, Betsy and Mark |
We were in the regular car - because the tickets were so expensive (shhh). So on Saturday, December 21 we drove from Austin to Palestine (about 3 hours drive) to ride the famous Polar Express. We had to take two cars to fit everyone in - Mark, Betsy, Jessica, Tate, Cayson and Marissa. 
ALL ABOARD!!!
We lined up to board the most magical train of the time of the year.
On the way up we enjoyed the singing and dancing, hot chocolate, and cookies. It was a 30 minute train ride in the country to "the North Pole." At the North Pole we get to see the village from the train while elves dance their merriment for us.
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| Cayson and his proud daddy |
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| Ready to pull out - WHOOOO WHOOO - hear the whistle blow |
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| Watching as we pull out. |
On board they sang the songs, and danced to the song.
After that they served hot chocolate and sugar cookies. The hot chocolate and cookies were delicious. YUM!!!
Everyone seemed to be having a great time together!
Even the conductor came through the train to punch our tickets
After hot chocolate and cookies they read the story of the Polar Express from gigantic books.
While on the train we had so much fun together - Mark and Marissa!!
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| So wonderful to be with Marissa! |
Cayson is so curious. It's so fun to see him walk up the isle to look at the other passengers on the train. He quickly comes back when he realizes he has wondered a bit farther than he thought. We laugh and enjoy the moment. This was so precious.
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| such a cute baby |
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| Isn't Cayson the cutest!!! |
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| Jessica is so excited for the train ride - she loved it. |
Yeah - We arrived at the North Pole. At the North Pole the elves danced (I have to confess it was less than I was expecting) - it is also were Santa got on the train. YAY!!!
The ride to the North Pole was so fun. We talked and watched Cayson.
Santa comes on the train and talks to each of the children. Cayson wasn't sure what to make of it, but he soon warmed up to him as long as Jessica was around too. He and his elves give everyone on the train a Silver Bell. I can hear my Silver Bell - can you? I will always believe!
Santa rides the train back with us to Palestine Depo. What an enchanting opportunity to ride the Polar Express - even if we are in Texas.
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| Santa with Cayson |
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| With Santa |
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| Tate with Cayson and Santa! |
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| Thumbs up for a great time |
Isn't Cayson so cute! This is adorable!!!
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| Together forever! |
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| With our precious grand child, Cayson |
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| Betsy and Mark |
It was expensive - but it was a memory I will have forever - I am so happy that we got to do this as a family.
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