all aboard!

  we drove over to hood river last night to take a ride on the polar express train. we had a great time. lucas, emma, and carter all wore their jammies and robes onto the train and enjoyed some cookies and hot chocolate while riding to the north pole. once we got there, santa claus came onto the train to greet us and give each of the kids their own sleigh bell (like in the story). when santa sat lucas on his lap and asked him what he wanted for christmas, lucas replied, "a dog." i don't know where he got that, but he's definitely NOT getting one of those for christmas.