Polar Express Train Ride

Months ago I booked us on the Polar Express Train Ride, as part of the Grand Canyon Railways in Williams, AZ.  After we boarded the train, for our 5:30pm departure, we were served Hot Chocolate (accompanied by the song from the movie) and cookies. As we headed for the North Pole, they read us The Polar Express book. As we arrived at the North Pole, we could see Santa and an Elf on Santa's sleigh in the light up village. Santa boarded the train and then spoke to each child and gave them a bell. We sang Christmas Carols the whole way back to the station. 

 Waiting to board the train in our jammies

 ALL ABOARD!

 We've got our tickets!

 And Claire has her bow

 On our way to The North Pole

It was just as I had imagined and too adorable for words. The kids loved it and we, as the parents, loved watching them love it!

Tubing!

We headed up to Williams, Arizona where we took the kids tubing for the first time. Thanks to all who lent us snow clothes to make it possible. It was the perfect day for snow activity, about 53 degrees and sunny. The tubing wasn't anything special, but it was perfect for us. We all had so much fun. Now, Evan is dying to try skiing and snowboarding. I think a snow vacation is in the works for next winter.

 Evan trying very hard not to smile

I had as much fun tubing with the kids as I did taking their picture all dressed up in snow gear! What a novelty for us :).

Sedona

 We spent a day and a half in Sedona, where we

 Hung out with Joey & Davis

 Evan went riding on a motorcycle with Uncle Bryan

 

 Then went 4 wheeling with Uncle Bryan & Joey

 Spent lots of quality time with Davis, Aunt Laura & Uncle Bryan, and lots of the Pillors!

 Ate lots of yummy food

 Took in the unbelievable scenery which never photographs anywhere near its real beauty

 Opened more presents!

 

And got to spend lots of time just relaxing! It was perfect

Christmas in Arizona!

 Princess Shoes, perfect for Ms. Claire

 Looking good

 

Star Wars coloring book & stickers as well as all 6 Star Wars movies on BluRay!

 Joe looking good in Claire's jammies!

 Reading along to their prerecorded by Grandma & Baba Frosty book. SO CUTE!

Showing off her new fairy costume with Grandma

Claire & Audrey, Christmas Day

They are too cute!