Last week we took our much anticipated road trip up to Hood River for the ride on The Polar Express! We bought the tickets for a "combo" birthday present for Connor and Brody! The drive was a little over 2 hours and not that bad. We ended up taking our dog on the road trip so he wasn't left alone to long and he was so excited to go with us and the boys loved having him.The dome car was worth the extra money and the hot chocolate was fantastic! We got to enjoy ONE gingerbread cookie per person but it was good too:) It wasn't crowded at all and that was nice. We were told they really pick up in December, but it worked for us!
We were all so happy to have daddy with us, that I think that was the best part for all of us. I have to say that we have struggled with the whole "Santa" concept and what to do about that. Of course, we want our boys to have the REAL meaning of Christmas in their hearts and lives but thought the "idea" of Santa is a fun one for little kids. One year we decided that we would have some fun and tell the boys that Santa filled their stockings, but I have to say they didn't buy a bit of it. They are both (mostly Connor leading the way) way to logical for that so and we have been honest with them and they don't believe in Santa. Of course we caution them about talking about this in front of any other children. At the station they had a sign on the door that said "North Pole this way" and Connor worked out in his head that there was no way in the train that we could get to the north pole. It was SO Connor!
So, when Santa and the elves came around on the train, my boys weren't really impressed or excited but they were polite. They actually talked to him a little but didn't want to have anything to do with sitting on his lap. They both shared their passions of sheep and football when he asked them what they wanted for Christmas, but they had nothing specific in mind!
I did get this picture that I really like (their first picture with Santa) and it was a great memory and a special time together as a family!
2 comments:
What fun!
We're going on the Polar Express soon (obviously not the one in Oregon...) and we're really excited. Glad it was a good time.
Oh my gosh...how fun!!! Can't wait to do it with my kids someday...glad you are enjoying the holidays. :)
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