Polar Express

Sadie has loved the movie/book Polar Express since we first read it to her (Great Aunt Chris got it for Sadie for her first Christmas).  So in early December we took a road trip to Branson, MO where they have a "Polar Express" train ride.  We planned the trip with 2 other families way back in August, so we were excited for the trip to finally come!  It was horrible weather and we were lucky to make it down to Branson, but Sadie had such a great time that I was so thankful we were able to make it. 

The train ride started off by reading the Polar Express book. Then they brought out unlimited hot chocolate and cookies!  Next we passed by Santa, and next thing you knew, he was inside the train!  He went right up to Sadie, patted her on the head, and said "Be Good!."  Wow, I didn't even have to pay him to do that! :)  Then he gave each of the kids a bell, which Sadie rang all night long.  And if you have seen the movie, then you will know how cute it is when Sadie says "Mom, I still believe!" (see video below).

 Polar Express Train

 Ready to go with my book and everything!

 One of the characters in the movie!

Enjoying hot chocolate with Hannah!

 Santa waving outside!

 Santa came inside!

 

While we were in Branson, our elves made a visit.  Meet Zippy, Little Red, and our elf, Ginger.

I wonder who won?

And finally, our last night in Branson we watched the MU SEC Championship against Auburn.  Unfortunately, we lost, however, I got this uber cute picture of Troy, Stella, and Sadie :)

Only time you will see Troy smile when MU loses!