Back in 2007, we took the kids up north for a ride on the Polar Express. They had such a great time that we planned to do it in 2008. With the arrival of Garrison close to when the Polar Express was booking we had to pass but vowed in 2009 we would take the kids again!
As soon as the tickets went on sale for 2009, we booked our trip. This year we decided to see if Marc's parents wanted to join us. They agreed and the plan was hatched to wear matching PJ's! I went to work sewing up 8 pairs of matching pj pants for each one of us, including little Garrison! I made matching hats, mittens, and blankets for the kids. The date quickly approached and north we traveled in route to the Polar Express!
For those that aren't well informed on what the "polar express" is here goes...
Each year from Thanksgiving until the first week of the new year the Grand Canyon Railway decks out their train as the "Polar Express". They serve hot cocoa, give out cookies, and read the kids the Polar Express book. People are invited to wear their PJ's on the train to mimic the book! Some do and some don't! The train takes everyone on a 45 minute ride to the North Pole and back. While visiting the North Pole, Santa boards the train and hands out a special gift to each little boy and girl! While waiting for Santa the "chefs" lead each train car in some Christmas Carols. The kids have a blast, the parents have a blast, and lots of fun memories are made!
When booking a trip up north they offer fun packages which include a dinner meal, hotel, train ride, and breakfast. Seeing that Williams is 3 hours north of us, we always get the package.
As you can see by the pictures below it was a very fun trip...
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