This weekend we drove deep into North Carolina to the train station that would take us to the North Pole.  Once we arrived at our hotel we read our copy of The Polar Express, changed into our pajamas, and went to the train depot.  We had fun playing reindeer games, exploring, and watching a bubble show before checking our tickets getting in line for the train.  Once we got on the train we received our official tickets, hot chocolate, and cookies.  They read us The Polar Express book and before we knew it we were at the North Pole!  We exited the train to see Santa’s sleigh with all his reindeer and watched Santa give out the first gift of Christmas, a bell.  Back on the train we were singing and Santa himself came on board and gave each of us a bell.  We all had a great time!

We had an eventful Thanksgiving weekend.  On Thanksgiving Day we had pancakes and then went on a two hour hike in the chilly but sunny weather.  We had lunch when we got home and started watching the parade.  Alex fell asleep on the couch in a very interesting position.  We ate a delicious dinner that we were all thankful for.  The next day we started decorating the house for Christmas!  That night we walked NBG Million Bulb Walk and had dinner at No Frill Grill.  Saturday we went tree shopping and got it all decorated.  Sunday we did all the exterior lights.  We are having a company come and do the roof line this year so we will post outdoor pictures when it is all done next week.