Christmas 2014

Christmas this year was very unique. We weren't able to do a ton of decorating and we had Addison health and well as the impending move hanging over our heads. We found out about the Grand Canyon's Polar Express in November and decided it would be a great experience for our family. We left on the morning of Christmas Eve. We drove North and watched the temperature drop. The hotel was straight out of a post card. The train depot was in the back of the property behind the hotel. The girls loved running around looking at the trains and holiday decorations. We all wore our matching pajamas and boarded the train at 515pm.

The train ride started with hot coco and cookies. We were able to see the town of William's Christmas lights and the mountains in the distance. The story, Polar Express was being told in the background. The girls had a great time. Once we got to the North Pole we saw Santa and the reindeer. Santa then boarded the train we sang Christmas carols on the way back. Alexa LOVED the singing. Once we got back we got a better picture with Santa before calling it an early night.

The next morning was Christmas. Santa visited us in the hotel and the girls were excited to see the gifts he left. After breakfast at the most adorable train restaurant we drove home. We saw snow for the first & probably last time of the winter. It only last a minute but we are counting it. 

Once we got home the girls opened up their presents from their Grandparents and other family members. We ended the day as a family and then had to pack up all the Christmas stuff to prepare for the movers. Overall it was a great Holiday and one we wont soon forget.