The Polar Express

On December 1st not only did Sparkles, our Elf on the Shelf return, we also went to Branson and rode the Polar Express train. What a perfect way to kick off the Christmas season! It was a super fun time with the kids, Mema and Poppy and Kylie.  Amelia and Asher both enjoyed the train ride a lot.  This year the Santa left a lot to be desired, even Amelia told me that he wasn't the real Santa he was just one of Santa's helpers.  She's one smart cookie! 

This year Sparkles arrived with a big box for the kids to fill up with their toys to give to other boys and girls who don't have a lot of toys, so Santa will bring them more. She also brought them their Christmas pajamas to wear on the train.  Sparkles reminded the kids to be nice, not ugly and to share.  And most importantly she told them that Jesus was the reason for the season, not her and not Santa.

Sparkles and her goodies!

Polar Express time!



I might be partial, but I think I have seriously cute kids!

Love this picture of Mema and Poppy with their grand kids.

One of the neatest parts of the Polar Express is the fake blowing snow!

Asher loved it as well.

Meeting the Conductor and getting their tickets stamped.

Very intent.

See? Told ya.

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Checking out the Christmas lights.