Magical trip to the North Pole

This past weekend we ventured to the North Pole on the famous Polar Express (made famous by Chris Van Allsburg). We went with three other families I met at education classes.

Ok, ok...we didn't really go to the North Pole, but we had a great time pretending.

First we boarded our train, waiting in sub-zero temps to get on. Doesn't it look fancy?


Then while en route the kids played peekaboo with each other (B is the one with the hat).


After a dramatic story-telling at the train depot, everyone got a bell to take home and the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap.


It was very well done. We'll probably go again in a couple of years when Bea will actually remember going. She had a good time.