On Friday Dave took the day off from work and we had a nice lazy family morning. Then in the afternoon we packed the kids up and rode the Polar Express to the North Pole.

Most of the children (and some of the adults too) wore their pajamas on the train.

I couldn’t resist getting the boys matching jammies (which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that knows me). Adam insisted on wearing his fireman boots (again). That kid has a pretty fantastic sense of style.

There were elves on the train that accompanied us to the North Pole. A couple of them tried to interact with Adam on the way there, but he was not at all interested. He would tell them “train going” and turn and look out the window again.

Luke charmed a few of the girl elves though. The ladies love The Duke.

At the North Pole the elves got off of the train and when they came back they brought Mr. C with them. On the train ride back Santa stopped and talked to each child.

I could not believe that Adam got so close to Santa. He told him he was a good boy and wanted new crayons, a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse toy, and m&m’s for Christmas.

Luke didn’t say much, but he did give Santa a nice smile.

It really was a lot of fun and we all had a great time. Hopefully we’ll be able to do it again next year. I am sure Adam won’t complain.