Saturday we took a ride onThe Polar Express at the Heber Valley Railroad in Heber, Utah. We wanted to take Isaac on it last year, but were unable to get tickets. This year we ordered our tickets early! For those of you who don't know Isaac very well--he is obsessed with trains! The Polar Express is one of his favorite movies that involve trains and he watches it often. He has been counting down the days and has been so excited that we were going to go this year! This week I found some pictures of a Polar Express ticket, similar to the tickets on the movie. I made some adjustments to the picture and was able to print tickets to give to Isaac and his cousin, Jonathan to take on the train with us. They were thrilled! The tickets looked great and they were the only kids on the train with 'real' tickets! The ride was a lot of fun! It was a much longer ride than I had anticipated--close to two hours long. We were given hot chocolate and cookies, we sang songs, read the story of The Polar Express and looked for the 'North Pole' and Santa out the windows of the train. When we got to the 'North Pole', Santa boarded the train, and since we were on the last car the boys waited excitedly for Santa to make his way to us during the ride back to the station. Finally, Santa was in our car! I couldn't believe how excited the boys were! I thought they were going to cry! Santa went to each child and gave them a special Christmas bell. It was the best! Here are some pictures of the adventure (lots of pictures)! Thanks Grandma Rondi and Grandpa Brad for sharing this adventure with us and for helping keep Eli happy so David and I could take pictures and video of this experience.
Here are Jonathan (my brother's little boy) and Isaac with their special tickets. On the other side it says, "The Polar Express" and "Round Trip" with a picture of a bell and some holly.
Grandma Rondi and Eli. I'm not sure why I cut my dad out of the picture. Sorry, Dad!
This is the part where the boy are anxiously awaiting Santa's arrival. They are standing on their seats and their eyes never left the door of the train car.
"There he is!!!!! I see him!" That is what they were saying when I took this picture. It is hilarious! Don't they look like they are so excited that they might start crying? I love it!
Santa walking down the isle, giving bells to each child and saying "Merry Christmas! Ho, ho, ho!". The boys couldn't wait for their turn.
Santa and the boys.
Here they are after getting their special Christmas bells. Check out Jonathan's expression! Hee, hee!
Here they are after the ride was all over. What a fun adventure!
Tara, I saw this information online and thought of you. Love ya, Christy
Jan. 23 - Jan. 24 - Lehi Train Show - Ophir-Tintic & Western Model Railroad Club returns to the Thanksgiving Point Show Barn to host the Annual Train Show January 23 and 24.
“The train show is the perfect Grandpa’s day with the kids,” says organizer Larry Carter, “Kids are free so we have lots of people coming with the grandkids or kids to spend a day playing out of the cold.”
Guest favorites returning include the impressive train exhibit made entirely from Legos. Harry Potter fans will delight in the Hogwart themed model train exhibit. The young and the young-at-heart will enjoy multiple opportunities to experience model trains first-hand. Model train and other industry vendors will be on hand for something the entire family can enjoy.
Admission: Adults: $5, Children 11 and under are free. Hours: Friday: 4-9 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Phone: 801.768.2300 Venue: Thanksgiving Point Show Barn Location: 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi Web Address: www.thanksgivingpoint.com
David, Tara, Isaac and Eli (photo credit to Green Apple Photography for all photos of the family)
Our Boys
Isaac
6 years
Eli
2 years old
Quotes by Isaac
Today Isaac dropped his glass cereal bowl into the sink. I got upset with him because we have discussed before how important it is for him to be careful with the glass dishes. He looked at me and said, "Mom, it was an askident (accident). I didn't do it on purface (purpose)." How can I be upset with him when his words are so cute? 09.08.09
Two weeks ago David and I were working together to put up a gate at the top of our stairs so that Eli couldn't fall down them. We had to mount the hardware onto the wall--into a stud. So, David got out our stud finder and we explained to Isaac that it helped us find the stud in the wall. He grabbed the tool and started rubbing it on the wall. When it beeped at him he said, "I found the Priesthood". I asked him what the tool was called and he said it was a 'stood' finder and that he found the Priesthood. 04.23.09
So, today Isaac asked me if he could have some crackers. I asked him why he wanted some. He told me, "Because I'm all empty, Mom". I asked him what was empty. He said, "I am." I asked him what happened to the food he just ate for lunch? Where did it go? He then pointed to his mouth, then pointed to his bum. Hee, hee! 02.06.09
I thought it would be fun to list a few of the funny ways that Isaac says things...Like; Mickey Mouse = Kinny Mouse, Pinocchio = Pokidohnkio, Henry (Thomas' friend) = Hengry, commercial = makercial, Isaac = Iskit, Blues Clues = Clues is clues, Shamu - Shampoo. He doesn't say a few of those anymore, but I had to list them so I don't forget. 11.30.08
In the past whenever Isaac would want to be carried he would say to us, "Carry you me". It was so cute! So, the other day Isaac asked David to "Carry me". David looked at him and said, "Don't you mean, carry you me?" Isaac replied, "No, dad you're too heavy!" It is sad that all of his funny little comments are now so grown up! 11.06.08
Today Isaac decided that he wanted to discuss what he is going to ask Santa for Christmas. He listed off some toys that we have seen recently. He had quite a long list. I looked at him and explained that while Santa does what he can, he can't always bring us every toy we want. Isaac looked at me and said, "Yes I can have all of those toys, mom. Santa will bring them in his magic bag. His big red one on his sleigh." Oh, dear. 10.15.08
Since it snowed over the weekend Isaac is convinced that it is now time for Christmas. We have been trying to exlain to him that Halloween and Thanksgiving come first, then Christmas. So, last night, right before bed, Isaac came in my room where I was folding laundry. He said, "Mom, Halloween is next, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas. Those are the three choices I want." We have been talking about choices a lot, and I guess he thought that he was making a choice. What a cutie. 10.14.08
On our way home from preschool yesterday we passed a pumpkin patch. Isaac said, "Mom, I love the pumpkin patch. Can we go there?" I told him that we would go to one soon so that we can have pumpkins to carve. He responded, "Are you kidding me? You are kidding me. You are so funny mom!" I'm not quite sure what was so funny, but I'm glad he thinks I am. 10.14.08
Yesterday when David was outside laying sod in our backyard, Isaac woke up. I told him to go look outside to see what was happening. He walked over to the window and said, "What the heck? That's crazy!" 10.05.08
Isaac recently started preschool. One day, after I had picked him up, I asked him what he had learned about that day. He replied, "We learned about the dance of the week." I thought for a minute and asked him if he meant the DAYS of the week? He said, "No mom. The dance of the week." 10.05.08
Here are Jonathan (my brother's little boy) and Isaac with their special tickets. On the other side it says, "The Polar Express" and "Round Trip" with a picture of a bell and some holly.
This is the part where the boy are anxiously awaiting Santa's arrival. They are standing on their seats and their eyes never left the door of the train car.
"There he is!!!!! I see him!" That is what they were saying when I took this picture. It is hilarious! Don't they look like they are so excited that they might start crying? I love it!
4 comments:
Looks like those little boys had a lot of fun!!
I have always wanted to do this,but never can squeeze it in! Maybe next year!
Where did you have that new family pic taken? And how on Earth do you already have it up on your blog?
Tara, I saw this information online and thought of you. Love ya, Christy
Jan. 23 - Jan. 24 - Lehi
Train Show - Ophir-Tintic & Western Model Railroad Club returns to the Thanksgiving Point Show Barn to host the Annual Train Show January 23 and 24.
“The train show is the perfect Grandpa’s day with the kids,” says organizer Larry Carter, “Kids are free so we have lots of people coming with the grandkids or kids to spend a day playing out of the cold.”
Guest favorites returning include the impressive train exhibit made entirely from Legos. Harry Potter fans will delight in the Hogwart themed model train exhibit. The young and the young-at-heart will enjoy multiple opportunities to experience model trains first-hand. Model train and other industry vendors will be on hand for something the entire family can enjoy.
Admission: Adults: $5, Children 11 and under are free.
Hours: Friday: 4-9 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Phone: 801.768.2300
Venue: Thanksgiving Point Show Barn
Location: 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
Web Address: www.thanksgivingpoint.com
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