Santa Claus and a train ride.

Yesterday we took the kids down to the Lodi Outlet Mall so they could ride the little train that they have to take you around the different stores. Jennie had taken the kids down there before and they loved it so they figured they would take dad down there and show him how much fun it was. We also got lucky as Santa was there that day so we got to kill two birds with one stone. It sure beat waiting in the long lines at the mall and then paying $30 for a 5 x 7 picture. There was no line and you took the picture with you own camera so nothing to pay. Santa was a tad bit underweight but was very good with the kids. We didn't have any issues with any of the kids.


When asked what Brooklyn wanted for Christmas her reply was, "I'll think about it and tell you later." It is funny because we went into a toy store afterwards and she walked up and down the aisle saying I want that and that and that. When we got to the princess aisle it was simply, "I'll take that whole aisle." Every commercial that comes on has something that she wants. I am not sure what her deal was yesterday, maybe there are just so many things that she can't remember them.


Maddux on the other hand had no problem telling Santa what he wanted. It mostly had to do with some type of game for the Wii. He wanted the new Kung Fun Panda game, the Batman game, the Indian Jones game, and a couple others. He also said he liked the Power Rangers, the Hulk and SpongeBob. It was kind of funny because Santa told him to go home and write down everything else and send him a letter and he would see what he could do. Jennie and I just hope that Maddux doesn't remember all that.


Nolan did fine sitting on his lap but I think he was more excited to get the candy cane than really talk to Santa. I think the only thing that Nolan told him he wanted was a candy cane.


Payton also did a good job sitting on his lap and had no problem going to him. I felt bad for Santa though because as soon as she sat on his lap she latched onto his
beard.

Here are some pictures from the actual train ride. I am so mad that I forgot to take an actual picture of the train. I had planned on it after we got off but we got shopping and by the time I remembered it was too late and we had to get back so I don't have one. There are just some of the kids and us inside the car. It was kind of funny because it was snowing outside and somehow the snow was coming thru the car and falling on Maddux. The train ride only lasts about 15 minutes so they didn't mind too much. I think Jennie was more worried about no heaters inside and the cold.


Here is Nolan, Jennie and Payton. We kept trying to get her to look at the camera but every time Nolan made a noise she would look at him.


Here is Jennie with the kids. At that last minute Brooklyn looked at the conductor instead of the camera.


Nolan absolutely loves his little sister and the both had their eyes wide open looking around.


And last but not least Brooklyn and Maddux with me. Never mind Brooklyn's little smirk. I don't know what it is with our kids but they have the fakest smiles you will ever see.