On Saturday afternoon we took a road trip to Bryson City, NC to board a train headed for the North Pole!
It was all Ava could talk about for days - and boy did it deliver! The quaint city housed the railroad station, shops, bakeries and a train museum. Once the locomotive was moving, Ava's gold ticket was punched by the conductor and we settled in for our ride to the North Pole.
Waiters dressed as chefs sang and danced before serving Hot Chocolate and Russell Stover candies. With bellies full, we listened to the story of 'The Polar Express' before reaching the North Pole.
As we approached Santa's hometown, the car lights were dimmed so we could better enjoy the lights on Santa's house and that of the elves. Santa was aboard his sleigh, waving as we approached, and came aboard our car to greet us and gave each child a bell from his sleigh.
Ava told Santa she'd like a present and he told her that he had one picked out for her. She clapped and smiled! When he left we began singing carols and sang until we arrived back at the station.
What a trip! Ava's bell is hung on the tree and she is anxious to see if Christmas morning delivers the same joy of the trip on the train. I imagine she won't be disappointed.
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