We rented our favorite cabin in Munds Park, and enjoyed time relaxing, playing Wii, playing in the crisp, cool air outdoors, and building gingerbread trains.
Madelyn was very excited to make her first gingerbread train, or gingerbread anything, for that matter. She waited (somewhat) patiently until everyone was ready to build their trains. Daddy was a big help getting it put together as Madelyn told him what to do. ;)
Once the gingerbread trains were put together (some trains were a little more complete than others), we all got ready for our drive to Williams to ride the Polar Express. We all had matching jammies, although Uncle Rick forgot to pack his. He was feeling sad that he wasn't going to match us, but we told him it was okay because we'd all be wearing them again on Christmas morning, and could take more pictures then.
The train ride to the North Pole was so much fun. This was our third year to make the trip, and it was just a great as usual. Although it was definitely more special having our cousins, Auntie Kristin, and Uncle Rick with us.
After the train ride to the North Pole, the kids decided they wanted to get a picture with Santa. Madelyn knew she hadn't told Santa what she wanted for Christmas, and Mommy and Daddy reminded her that she should probably go see him. With the help of her cousins, she was convinced. This was a big change from last year when she refused anything to do with Santa.
They posed for a couple pictures and then Madelyn leaned in to tell him exactly what she wanted for Christmas: a BIG dollhouse. Santa said he would do his best, but that she still needed to be a good girl for a couple more days. She agreed she would indeed be a good girl, and gave him a big smile.
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What fun!! The pictures of the cabin bring back so many fond memories! And where did you guys find the adorable matching jammies?
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