Polar Express

In November, Caden and Cole spent a weekend in Rankin with Nana, Papa, and Aunt Charlene, who was visiting from Vermont. While Papa and Aunt Charlene attended a meeting, Nana took the boys to Provena United Samaritans Medical Center's Festival of Trees Polar Express event.

Cole and Caden in their Christmas pajamas and ready to ride the Polar Express

Everyone meets at Danville's mall to board trains (aka buses) headed to the North Pole (aka the civic center). Here are Caden and a very excited Cole posing with the train conductor.

Nana and the boys

On the way to the civic center, everyone sang Christmas carols. They also stopped at a McDonald's where people in chef's hats delivered hot cocoa and nougats (Charleston Chews) to the passengers.

When they arrived at the civic center, Danville's mayor read The Polar Express to the audience. Santa also made an appearance and delivered bells to everyone. Caden's favorite parts were singing Christmas carols and Santa's arrival. Cole's favorite part was the super fast and wild bus ride back to the mall. Nana and the boys had a wonderful time! Hopefully, Kieran can join in the fun in the next couple years.