The Ford's: "GOING TO THE NORTH POLE"

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

"GOING TO THE NORTH POLE"

THE POLAR EXPRESS

LAST NIGHT we Braved the HARSH COLD conditions here in Heber Utah and took a train ride all the way to the NORTH POLE so we could meet MR. & MRS. SANTA CLAUS. Almost all of us were there - Ryan & Joe went... Melissa, Mark, and Ashton also made the trek.....

Teri & James were there and Bob and I went along -- we couldn't miss out on visiting the North pole - or seeing the excitement as Mr. Ashton laid eyes on Santa for the very first time -

He was a bit shy for sure! But he didn't cry - Santa handed him the first gift of christmas -

During the train ride, we heard the story of "The Polar Express." Ashton really liked hearing the story read to him.

They also fed us cookies (made by Mrs. Claus) and hot cocoa. It wasn't mama mooses' but it sure did hit the spot!

Mrs. Claus was a big hit! Everyone Loved her including the boys!!

When the TRAIN RIDE was over, we were going to our cars and I don't know what happened exactly - but all of a sudden - things were out of control - (I think Ryan started it) snowballs were flying everywhere - innocent people were getting bombed - I was saying sorry to people I didn't even know (apologizing for my adult children) they were having an all-out-war in the parking lot!! EMBARASSING!!! I JUST WENT TO THE CAR!! Of course, Bob was right there in the middle of the war with the rest of them, taking the pictures to document this - and i'm sure egging them on!