All Aboard!

Today was a day that Meredith had been looking forward to - a ride on the North Pole Express in Grapevine (or as she might tell you a "choo choo twaaaiin" which makes her sound like the cutest little southern girl ever!) While waiting for the train ride, they sang carols to get us all in the spirit!

Meredith's choreography for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

On the way into the train, we got to walk through a Christmas Tree lined path and there was "snow" that Meredith loved!

The train ride was lots of fun - they played songs from the Polar Express movie and Santa even came by again to see all the kids on the train! We were just enjoying spending time together but then we also had a crazy announcer lady who at first seemed a little abrupt - she kept telling everyone to keep their kids quiet so others could hear the songs (what? you really expect a train full of toddlers quiet during a kid-friendly event?) Then she would tell us, in the most monotone voice ever, that we HAD to sing. And when it wasn't "loud enough for Santa to hear" she told us, "we'll have to sing again" sounding totally defeated. All of this might have turned some people off, but everyone on our car thought the whole thing was hilarious and would just laugh at her or tease each other about sticking to the rules.

I think Meredith's face is showing you the fear that she had of the announcer lady and her threats of keeping kids quiet...

Meredith, breaking the rules by laughing and she also had to walk in the aisles to get to Papa, but we were rebels.
This was more than close enough to Santa for Meredith.

Meredith loved waving to the conductor of the train after the ride!

Before heading home, we met Aunt Sandy and Uncle Perry for lunch. We walked to a restaurant down the steet, and came across this nativity scene. Meredith was so excited to pet all the animals and give Baby Jesus a kiss. So sweet.