The Polar Express is Hendrix's favorite movie and has been for at least a year. He's obsessed with trains, especially the The Polar Express. We watch the movie all year round, even when it's 90 degrees outside. We decided to surprise him this year and give him a ticket to ride the Heber Creeper/Polar Express for his birthday. When I was buying tickets I noticed that they had a train ride on December 15th... his birthday! He unwrapped his golden ticket (thank you Aunt Wendy) when he woke up on his birthday. He was sooooo excited and asked ALL DAY LONG if it was time to go ride the train yet. We left Remmi with Grandma Judy and drove up to Heber. It was absolutely AMAZING. When you describe Christmas being "magical" for a child, this is what I picture. It was worth every penny, he will remember this for the rest of his life.
My one regret is not taking my nice camera but I wasn't sure if it would be a pain to lug around. My cell phone was fine but the flash kind of ruined the pictures.
Hendrix wanted to eat at "Old Mcdonalds" for his special dinner date.
Waiting in the lobby before we climb aboard.
ALL ABOARD!
Waiting patiently for Santa to climb aboard.
Santa sat and talked with Hendrix for 2 or 3 minutes. It was really neat! Santa gave him a bell like in the story and wished him Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas.
We got photo bombed by an elf!
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