The Polar express

Last year was the first year we took Lilja to the Polar Express. When we found out Aran's parents were going to be here, we gave them the experience of the Polar express as a x-mas gift. Today was a fun filled day. First we went sledding ( see pictures later on) then Lilja took a great nap, had some frozen yogurt in durango, went to the train museum and then finally got on the Polar express. We had prepared Lilja this year by bying the book, which she wanted to read every night and on friday we saw the movie. so she was ready!! Bear with me as the photos are not very sharp because of the lighting, but I think you will get the idea. 



At the train museum in her jammies, she chose these to wear for the Polar express. 




The was kind of a long wait in the station, Lilja was getting a little overwhelmed with all the people and kids around, but she held it together. The train was coming!!! Check out the videos in a previous blog.



We had some chefs who gave hot chocolate and some yummie cookies and were great hostesses while they were singing and following the dialogue of the book.

We went about l10 miles to the valley and then we got to the North pole where Santa was with his sleigh.. There were lots of lights and a pretend North Pole village. Santa then gets on the train and we start singing songs to get him to come to our car.



Grandma and Grandpa were great singers!!



The conductor comes and clips your golden ticket..

And the book is being read during the trip over an intercom

And then santa comes on the way back while we all sing every x-mas song you can imagine!! Lilja was surprisingly enough very happy to see him.

He was a great santa and gives each child a bell from the reindeers harness.



Lilja loved the bell!it took about an hour, perfect time, great songs, and such festive atmosphere.. This is definitely the cutest thing you can do with a little child..



The Polar express!!