The Christmas Train

Last week I saw a post on FB about The Christmas Train.  It is a little train the goes thru lights that is put on by a church in Alvin.  Last night my parents and I took the kids to check it out.  For the price ($4 for kids/$8 for adults). I was very impressed with the entire thing.  They had yummy concessions, pictures with Santa, live music and more.  And the best part was it was all very Christ centered.  

While we were waiting on our turn to ride the train we went to see the huge village they had set up.  I am a big fan of villages.  I think it reminds me of my doll houses when I was a little girl.  I love all the tiny little details.  This one was great and even had disney princesses.  The man in charge let the kids know that Waldo (Where's Waldo) was hidden in the village somewhere.  They had a blast finding him and they were told to shout Merry Chirstmas when they found him.  My picture is not very good but Caden found him and was excited to show Paige.

After some snacks it was time for the train ride.  There were the traditional ginger bread houses and Charlie Brown lights and then it took you thru the life of Christ complete with the plan of Salvation.  We really enjoyed it.  

Before we left we stopped to get our picture with Santa and to see Mrs. Santa Claus. She read the story of the birth of Christ and  talked to the kids about the true meaning of Christmas.  I think Caden answered everyone of her questions.  (Proud mommy moment) lol

I have to mention the glasses that Caden is wearing in the pictures.  They were selling them for $2 and when you looked thru them it made the lights look like santas or gingerbread men.  I am easily entertained and thought they were the coolest.  Ha!  

Overall it was a great evening.  I thought the church did a beautiful job of using fun to share Jesus.