Polar Express Train Ride

Last week we rode the Polar Express Train (the Heber Valley Railroad). It was the first time Matisyn had been on a train, and she just lit up. The decorations, Christmas songs, cookies and hot chocolate, and meeting Santa added to the excitement. We went with my friends Lisa and Lindsay, and their boys Porter and Peyton. We all wish there would have been snow to make the ride more authentic, but the kids didn't seem to mind. The dads stayed home with the babies.

Waiting to get on the train

Mommy and Matisyn in our seats


Porter and Matisyn

Getting to meet with Santa, she asked for a "santa dolly pink", whatever that is!


Ringing their bells to show that they "believe" in the Christmas magic


Showing our tickets to the conductor

All three took turns losing it on the ride. Matisyn actually did great the whole time until the very end of the ride. She broke down because Mrs. Claus gave us a cookie recipe to make with elf giggles as one of the ingredients. She didn't understand why we couldn't make the cookies right that instant.


All Aboard! Watching Christmas through Matisyn's eyes brings even more magic into it. I'm glad I got to have this special time with her. She really is a beautiful girl, even if her nickname is trouble!