Santa Train!

The weekend before Christmas, we went out to Auburn to ride the Finger Lakes Scenic Railroad. They have special rides each weekend in December called Santa Train. On our drive out, we told Cameron that we were going to some place really special and fun, and we asked him what he thought it was. He thought about it for a while and said, "A Playground". We told him that was a good guess, but not right. Next he guessed "The Library", and then "The Zoo". We were really impressed with his guesses, all places that would be fun to go to together. He thought about it some more and said, "I know - Dunkin Donuts!!". Oh goodness, our boy.... I guess he knows what is good!

Anyway, back to the Santa Train. We arrived at the train "station" (really just a parking lot near a gas station where the train was parked). Cam was so excited to see the train and asked with so much wonder in his voice, "Are we really riding on that train?"

Here is the train

We got in line in for the train and Santa and Mrs. Claus came out. Cam was jumping up and down with excitement as they made their way down the line saying hi to each child.

Despite his totally weird smile, he was VERY excited.

We got on the train and got in our seat. Cam thought it was so neat.

Before the train left the station, Santa got on and walked down the aisle saying hi to all of the kids. Leah was not really interested in being held by Santa.

I think Santa was telling Cam to think about what he wanted for Christmas, so that Cam could tell him later on the train ride.

A great picture of Kristin, Tim and Leah. Cam is not in it because he was busy being a pouty stinker and not wanting his picture taken.

Here is what Cam was doing while that nice picture was taken.

Finally, we convinced him to take a picture with us. Too bad it didn't turn out very good!

Our friends the Santaguidas went on the Santa Train with us. Cam and Braden both really enjoyed it. Here they are having their snacks before our turn to go see Santa.

View down the aisle of the train. There were three cars, with an engine on each end. The cars were decorated for Christmas. It was really neat!

When it was our turn, we went up to the front of our car and got to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cameron told Santa that he wanted some books and Woody and Buzz for Christmas.

Cameron and Leah both got candy canes and jingle bell bracelets from Santa. Cameron REALLY liked the candy cane.

Leah liked the jingle bracelet... in fact, she liked it so much she kept trying to eat it.

All of the kiddos (although you can't really see Braden) - Braden, Emily, Leah and Cameron

Cam and Leah bundled up and ready to get off the train

What a cute little bear!

Being goofy

Braden and Cameron with the train

Mama and Leah with the train

It was a great ride. Beautiful scenery (although we didn't take any pictures out the window!), lots of fun with Santa, and getting to ride on a train. Cameron loved it and we are definitely looking forward to doing it again next year!