Dixie Railroad - North Pole Express

We took the kids to the Dixie Railroad in Calera, AL to ride the North Pole Express.  It was our first time doing this event, but we had participated in the pumpkin patch event last year.  I will say this event is much better.  We went the first weekend it opened in hopes it would be warmer, but it was a cold night.  We got there early as recommended and the kids did not mind.  They enjoyed looking at the trains and walking around.  On the ride to the North Pole, the conductor told us the story of the Polar Express and we sang Christmas songs.  When we got to the North Pole, we saw Santa and Mrs. Clause and the elves.  Although the kids seemed so excited to see Santa, it was a different story when he came to talk to them.  Anna Kate screamed.  Bennett sat frightened.  Bennett did finally give Santa high-five.  Then the elves brought us chocolate milk and big cookies.  No complaints from my family.  Lastly, the elves brought the kids snowmen and us ornaments before saying goodbye.  I had so much fun with the kids and getting to experience this.  I highly recommend it. 

Now when Bennett hears Jingle Bells on the radio, he says he sang it on the choo choo train.  I think this means he had a good time.