Thankfully, our recent fires avoided the best parts of Irvine Regional Park. It took out some acres and play areas, but the train route was left untouched. After a few weeks, the park was reopened and the boys got to enjoy their long-awaited Christmas train ride to see Santa. It really is a cute, new tradition we've started. Two years ago we did all the fun things to do at the village area but couldn't get tickets to ride the train since tickets sell out within days they go on sale. Last year, we got in on a deal from someone who couldn't use them and was selling them online. This year, as soon as tickets were available, I got right on it. The boys looked forward to this for a long while. We went the night of our last day of school and it felt like it kicked off the vacation break in just the right, special way.
What would Christmas be like without a little ice fishing, eh?
Their smiles were the best!
Waiting for the train to come back.
Finally on the train!!
While we waited in line, Kyle bought himself and Gavin some hot chocolate with his own money. He was so proud. :) Sorry for the dark picture, but I loved this memory and those smiles.
The boys put their letters to Santa (made at the village) in the post office box.
Then, picture time!
I love Gavin's look of pure delight while Kyle is trying to figure out if he's real or not.
Then back on the train to the village.
Mrs. Claus reading to children. Kyle said she had a jolly voice. It was, indeed, the perfect voice for a Mrs. Claus.
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