We spent last Thursday night on The Polar Express train that departs from Utica and it is quickly becoming a family tradition. Tinsae was very excited to be on board with Mommy and Daddy and it was a fun evening. After our 45 minute trek up to "The North Pole", we watched Santa present the first gift of Christmas to one of the passengers and then he hopped on board to spend time with each child on the ride home.
Santa liked Tinsae's festive pajamas and pointed at his likeness and said, "Who's that handsome dude?" And when Tinsae said that he wanted Lego Ninjago for Christmas, Santa responded, "Oh that's fun. I have that and play with it all the time." There were lots of smiles, laughs, caroling, and of course, hot chocolate and cookies. We even had to stop the train and honk the horns and flash the lights because there were some "caribou" blocking the tracks on the way home!
What a fun time!.... Hearing the story of Tinsae's ride on the Polar Express has made me anxious for Christmas! All Abooooaaaarrrdddddd!
Posted by: Grampa | December 18, 2011 at 05:18 PM