We are so fortunate to live in a city that has to many fun things to do with kids! We went on the Santa Express Train to the North Pole thanks to the Starlight Foundation. It is an organization for kids who are born with defects, and have life long illnesses. They do "great escapes" throughout the year and this was one of them.
The train left from Canon City which is about a 40 minute drive from the Springs. The train takes you to the "North Pole where you see all the buildings lit up and Santa is waiting to board the train!
Oliver loved looking out the window. He had to bring his care bear for the ride too :)
Thad was super excited! We only told him that we were going on a special surprise. I finally told him a few days before that we had to take a train to get there and then he found out Santa would be on the train!
It's encouraged for all the kids to wear pajamas! Thad thought we were spending the night on the train since he was wearing his PJ's.
The ride to the North Pole was about 45 minutes. We picked up Santa and brought him on the train so all the kids could see him.
He was so excited to see Santa! He told him right away that Oliver wanted a stick pony and he wanted a cash register!
Santa gave each of the kids a silver bell so we heard plenty of ringing after that with all the kids jingling their bells.
Thad told Santa "Hey, we both have Santa hats on, but I don't have one of these (pointing to his beard) but my papa does!
Oliver didn't know what to think about Santa. He was a little scared and came closer to me.
I love my boys so much. They are both so different and so sweet. Thad has grown up so much in the past 6 months and has become a nice little man. Oliver is so sweet and loving and looks up to his big brother.
Sweet Santas!
We had a good seat on the train so the kids could see all the lights and buildings. All the staff was dressed up like elves and they were all so friendly!
We all got cookies and hot cocoa. Thad loves hot cocoa and thought that was pretty neat he got to drink it on the train!
We had a great time and it will be special memories for our boys. Thank you Starlight for allowing all the kids to have a great escape!
