Santa & The Polar Express

Today we had a busy day... in preparation for the holiday! On our way to Gigi's we stopped by Weigand's to see Santa.  Grace, of course, hated it! As soon as Santa came out she became stuck to Mommy like glue... only speaking to Santa as he offered her a sucker... then off she ran.  Jacob really surprised us.  Not only did he like Elvin the Elf, he warmed up really quickly to Santa.  He went up to him and when Santa asked him what he wanted he quickly replied a "Car Carrier". Then Santa asked him what else, to which he replied... a GARBAGE CAN!  I couldn't help but chuckle.  I couldn't figure out what he was thinking!  After Santa we enjoyed our suckers and watched the other kids.  I asked Jacob about his garbage can... he said he needed a green one for Doe! How sweet!! I guess he thinks since she puts her garbage out in bags she needs something like that!  Let me tell you Santa has his hands full just in looking at the line... some parent's/guardian's really let their children do WHATEVER they want... it is so obnoxious.  I'm really glad that my children do not do that, they really are well behaved.

After Santa we went to visit Gigi for the afternoon... our typical Sunday's!  Then Jacob & I dropped Doe & Grace off at Doe's and we headed to Red Robin to meet Daddy, Andy, Andrea, and Conrad.  We had a nice dinner... and then off we went to the POLAR EXPRESS!  Jacob & Conrad got their jammies on while enjoying the wiggles in the back of Conrad's van.  It was so super cold out that night, but we did fine!  We are TOUGH!! :)  We went through the "candy corn" arches (Jacob has been calling candy canes... candy corns!) and then grabbed our hot chocolate, cookies, and goody bags (conductor hat, song book) and boarded the train.  Once on board the boys really were mesmerized by the whole situation.... the train all decorated with Christmas lights, the children, and even a conductor!  We heard songs, listened to Rudolph read polar express, saw Rudolph, Frosty & SANTA! Santa even gave everyone a silver bell!  We took lots of pictures and videos, it really was a nice time! After the train ride we got a train whistle and off we went.  I think both the boys had a nice time... it was especially nice for us to spend a night with Jacob.  It's very special to have that one-on-one time with them doing something that they enjoy.  Jacob talked about the train ride the whole next day, you could tell he really was captivated by the whole experience!  We can't wait for next year!