So the Christmas season is upon us and we wanted to kick it off! So what better way than the Polar Express. Oh yes, Kynlee's birthday was a good one and this is just the start. Nana and Papa, the Fox's and the Stiengraber's came for this big event. So here we are outside of our train #4966.

The Zeller Zoo was ready to go! The excitement was almost uncontrollable. Number 4966 is going to be a rockin' ride!

While we were waiting it was so cold. We waited to board for about 30 mins. Still it was fun even while we were waiting.

We got all settled and were almost ready. The excitement was mounting.

We all got a chance to ring the reindeer bells. How fun it was! But I think Nana and Papa liked it the most.

The kids are searching for the North Pole. Can you see Santa? When we pulled up to the North Pole Santa was standing waiting and waving for all the kids. They were so excited!

Could there be a happier face? Carter and Regann were so happy. This was the funnest ride they have ever had. (Being with Santa was pretty cool too.)

Kynlee was so surprised when Santa not only knew it was her birthday but he also got her a gift. A stuffed puppy.

Santa gave her a bell to go with her puppy.

The boys had a little chat with Santa also.

Mrs. Claus gives everyone HER best "Ho Ho Ho" for us all to enjoy.

Regann waited so patiently to tell everyone what she wants for Christmas while Mrs. Claus waits behind.

This is one happy birthday girl!!

The conductor punched our tickets and continued on his way.

Well this was one successful train ride! All is well and the kids were satisfied. A tradition has begun.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

This was one of the funnest Halloweens yet! The kids had so much fun I wasn't stressed and we had some fun things we did that we are going to do again next year.

Jaxon wanted to be something scary so he was the Grim Reaper. I feel as though he pulled that off rather well. Carter was a fierce Ninja with a crazy sword. He was so happy that he was a ninja. Kynlee for the first year ever decided that she did not want to be a princess and that she wanted to be a witch! Hooray! We were so excited because she changed her mind. Regann, upon hearing of this change, decided that she would like to be the witch's cat. And a cute cat she was. We were so happy not to have princesses in this house! It was a happy day!

We went first to the trunk or treat. That is the way to go. So much candy in such a short time. There were kids that were walking by that came to crash the party because it was such a success. After that we trick or treated to some of the elderly in our ward. The kids got so much attention because they don't get many trick or treaters. It was so cute. After that we headed to Harry Potter Street... Oh yes... A street that was decorated after Harry Potter. It was so much fun! (When I get the pics I will put them on.)

So that was it... Our Halloween was great! We hope all of you have a great holiday season ahead! This is the best time of the year!