The Polar Express Train Ride

As a special Christmas treat for the boys (and Scott, Traci and me) we got tickets to ride the Polar Express train on the Boone Scenic Valley RR. It was awesome! We had the perfect weather, a fresh layer of snow coated the landscape, and the RR makes a magical trip.

The boys are posing with their Golden Tickets before the ride.

A quick family pose while we wait for the train to start moving.

Traci and Isaac enjoy their hot chocolate. The elves did not dance and sing while they served it, but the hot chocolate hit the spot on the cool ride.

Ethan and I are enjoying our hot chocolate.

We even got a visit from Santa. He gave the boys jingle bells. We sang Christmas songs and enjoyed the beautiful views while we rode along the Iowa countryside. What a fun day!