Journey to the North Pole!

We kicked off Christmas Break with a surprise visit to the North Pole for the boys. Each year CDA Cruises sets up a light show and boat cruise that takes people out to the "North Pole" where Santa reads off the nice list. The local resort offers a package that includes tickets, a one night stay, and a special delivery of cookies and milk to your room from Santa's elves. We went for the whole shebang this year and the boys were so excited!

I picked Lincoln and Finn up on Friday afternoon and we grabbed Kevin along the way. We pulled into the resort right at 4PM and easily checked into our room. Then it was off to fire-side story telling in the lobby at 4:30 before catching our boat to the North Pole at 5:30. Timing was perfect!

 

We made a dinner reservation right after at Tito's Macaroni Grill which was the perfect place to take the little ones. They let them make their own pizza in the wood-fire oven with the chef! In addition, because it's right inside the mall where the cruise meets, the characters often times walk through the restaurant to greet the kiddos. In addition, carolers came and serenaded us at our table!

Dinner wrapped up and we headed back to our room to change into pajamas and wait for our special delivery, which arrived promptly at 8:15. Again, timing could not have been more perfect and the boys enjoyed their evening. It was such a fun way to kick off the holiday break!