North Pole

    A few weeks ago, we made our annual trip to the North Pole.  The kids just love going.  We usually try to go once school starts so its a little less crowded, but with Ashlyn starting school this year we couldn't wait.  We had a great time.  It wasn't very crowded and I think the kids rode just about every ride.  Last time we went, Dawson and Ella were still too small to ride all the rides.  They did a lot of growing this year, and they got to ride almost everything.  Our kids are brave and they will try any ride.  Ashlyn even insisted on going through the "haunted house" even though the sign said ages 6 and up.  She wasn't phased at all by it.  The only bummer for the day was that it started raining in the afternoon.  It was pretty much pouring and we decided that we didn't want to wait the rain out, so we headed home.  It was still a great day full of lots of fun and smiles. 

Ashlyn by the frozen North Pole sign. 

Dawson riding on the carousel. Always a favorite. 

Ella

Jameson even went for a ride. 

The ladybugs

Ashlyn was finally big enough to ride on rides all by herself. 

Walking to the next ride. 

Pretty girl with her umbrella

Ready to go

Those faces are priceless!!!

The little Ferris wheel. 

Up they go!

Ashlyn and Auntie on the roller coaster

Dawson driving the truck

They loved riding together. 

Ashlyn going up

Driving a race car

They always love the boats.

The space ship. 

 

Dawson on the train.  I think it was his favorite. 

All aboard!!!!

Every year we take a picture here.  It's crazy to think we started with just Ashlyn, and my how we have grown!!!!

Ashlyn loved the slide!!!!

Ella riding a motorcyle.

We did get to visit Santa before we left.  Santa was so friendly.  The girls weren't a bit afraid to talk to him.  Dawson was not digging Santa and ran off.  Ashlyn was able to tell Santa what she wanted.  Santa said if she was good he would bring her an American Girl doll. 

Jameson wasn't feeling Santa either. 

Giving Santa a hug.

The rain that shortened our visit :(