Polar Express 2008

We just got back from our 2nd annual pilgrimage to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express. There were 32 of us there! We took up 9 rooms in our "wing" of the hotel. We all met at Mom & Bob's room for treats (she had her room all Christmased up...it looked great) and pajamas for all of the grandkids. We then caravaned to Williams to board the train. The train ride is so fun.....the story of the Polar Express is read to the all aboard, and then a surprise visit from Santa himself!!! He walks through each car on the train to give all the kids a bell. It's so fun to see the expressions on the kids' faces. This was followed up by a fabulous rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas, and some other fun Christmas songs. When the ride was over, we headed back to the hotel for late night pizza and more visiting. On Friday, we all went to the Deer Farm to feed and pet the deer and other furry little creatures. We then headed home, but took the scenic drive through Oak Creek & Sedona, which is always gorgeous. The ONLY downside to our trip this year was that there was NO SNOW. Last year, it was a BLIZZARD up there, and made our first trip magical. Oh well. It was still an amazing time. The kids were all on their best behavior, and it was so fun to watch my kids take care of their baby cousins. I can't wait for next year!! Thanks Grandma Pam & Grandpa Bob!!

Grandpa Bob handing our presents

waiting patiently.....

Courtney helping Karlie with her new

pjs...

Courtney & her new pj's

Courtney, Cooper, Caitlin Karlie, & Malachi

Waiting for the train!!

The always beautiful Grandma Pam....does she look

like she should have a grandchild who is almost 20???

Courtney & Karlie

Cooper, Karlie & Robby

Da Boys....Chase, Connor, Malachi and the birthday

boy Jordan

Mom, Robby, Bob & Caitlin

Kim & Wayde

Charlie, Chantae, Courtney, Karl & Taylor

Ashley & Elby

Lynette, Kolby & Cooper

Mo, Demetrius & Kammy

Mom, Bob & Robby

Kailey & Kacey

Amy & Kort

Hugh & I

Charlie

Courtney sat with Charlie for almost the whole

train ride....

Kort, Amy, Kailey & Kacey

When we went back to our car, we came upon this.......

thought it was too funny so I had to snap a pic

The girls at the Deer Farm....and no, that's not a deer.....

Kolby & his new friend

Bros....

This deer was so patient...

This deer wasn't too sure about Connor....

Cooper

Caitlin

Kammy, Kailey, me & Courtney

Kailey & Courtney