Polar Express in West Texas

This year the Polar Express came to West Texas. In Lubbock, they had a train that took passengers about 30 minutes out and back. It was a replica of the movie complete with a ticket punching conductor, hot chocolate, cookies, and Santa giving out bells. For Christmas, MeMe and PaPaw bought everyone tickets and the boys pajamas. We ended up going the same night as the Lubbock cousins but were on different trains. It was a little rocky of a ride but we had a great time. The boys enjoyed their first train ride!!!

PaPaw passing out the boys pj's

Reading the Polar Express the night before.

Karson and MeMe read Polar Express

Everyone ready to board- Lyneil is there too- she the photographer!!!

PaPaw and Kelton waiting to go. Kelton was awake most of the trip and liked looking around and listening to all the noise.

Korbin stuck close to daddy. He didn't feel too good- Cold, Croop, Allergies???

Santa's little helpers ready to ride the train- MeMe and Karson

Mommy's last little elf is the happiest baby ever!!

All smiles from Lyneil at the start of the trip-read below to find out more!

Beck family is enjoying the ride for a little while.

Keep smiling Andy, it soon gets better

Santa's Littlest Helper

Mr. Conductor

Karson got his ticket punched in the shape of a "K" He was very special to get this. All our tickets just had one punch!!

COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES

Elfs brought entertainment with dancing and singing on the way home.

Karson visits with Santa and gets a bell

Braxton and Brazos visit with Santa. Brazos still wondering about him.

Korbin wakes up long enough to collect his bell

The trip turned nasty for the Beck family. The ride was extremely rocky. Everyone did okay until hot choco and cookies. On the way back after Santa(only few minutes from home) Braxton told Andy his throat hurt. Andy asked where and Braxton upchucked all in his hands to show him where. They were scrambling for old choco cups, napkins, anything to clean it up. Andy did good to catch most of the mess. Not a fun experience for anyone. Lyneil did good holding her own and not puking with him!!