Santa Train

Last year my sister-in-law, Debbie, introduced us to the Santa Train.  It's an older train in Walkersville, MD, that does about an hour long ride (very slow moving I might add).  The kids love being on a train, and this train ride is even more exciting because Santa makes a grand appearance. 

 

We were so impressed with how personable Santa was last year; he spent a good amount of time talking to each of kids.  It was a highlight last Christmas, so we decided to go back again this year. 

                      

Here the kids are eagerly awaiting Santa's arrival! And I must say, Santa did not disappoint.  I really love this Santa.  Kate told me today that a "fake" Santa came to her school.  I asked her how she knew he was fake?  She said because the real Santa was on the train, Mommy!"

Here is Santa trying to explain the intricacies of getting a rocking horse down a chimney.  Daddy had to remind Santa that we didn't have a chimney.  This news made Santa very happy, as he explained it is much easier when he gets to use the front door. 

Of course, it was a lot of fun to just go on a train ride too.  Nathan was more interested in the trees going by than he was in Santa.  I hope the kids remember these things when they get older.  Christmas is really magical when the kids are little.