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The Polar Express

Thanks to their early planning ahead, Grandma and Grandpa K were able to score some pretty hot tickets...tickets to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express (via the Cuyahoga County Valley Railroad). I picked up some super cute Santa PJ's for the kids, Grandma and Grandpa K made up the tickets (complete with gold glitter and all) as well as copies of the book The Polar Express . We set the scene with a small tree, all lit up, so they would be surprised when they woke up.
They opened their gifts and put all the pieces of the puzzle together....they were so excite to be going on the Polar Express!
The train departed at 7pm. The story was read on the way to the North Pole and they were served Hot Cocoa and cookies.
Once we arrived at the North Pole, the elves were there to greet us. Santa even came riding by on his own private Santa train. It was then time to head back home. As we pulled away, the kids all thought they might get a visit from Santa....they were right. He and Mrs. Claus both came through our train car and talked with each and every child. It was so sweet! The kids also got a bell (just like in the movie) from Santa himself! It was quite the memorable experience for the kids.
New PJ's

Their own copies of the award winning book!


His ticket to the North Pole

Here comes the train...

Ready to board

With their tickets, waiting to get them punched (notice their pj's  - I loved them!)

Pajama parade!!

This was a hit - squeegeeing the window (the train was quite toasty warm and it was 30 outside!)

Visiting with Santa

Mrs. Claus

With his bell....

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