Christmas Train

The Christmas Train in Dry Gulch is AWESOME!!!!! This was Danny and I's first time to go out there, although I have heard of it for many years. We have decided to make it a family tradition. Chase was just beside himself the whole night, screaming and laughing, and looking around. He had soooo much fun. Dry Gulch is kind of like a mini, mini, Silver Dollar City, minus the rides. People are dressed up in old time attire, their were carolers, and lots of lights...



It was pretty chilly out, so we had to bundle up good. This was Chase's first experience with mittens. He was SO MAD for the first few minutes, he didn't know what was on his hands!!! But he quickly calmed down and seemed to love that his fingers were being kept warm and toasty...





We had dinner in the barbecue place and Chase was a TOTAL maniac there. This video is pretty dark for some reason, but you can hear him squealing if you really listen. He pretty much squealed with delight and kicked his legs while in the stroller the whole night, but here he is, jumping and squealing.



They had little fire pits everywhere that people could warm up next to. Chase liked that! Then mom had to take a self portrait...





After warming up by the fire, we went to the train depot to ride the Christmas train. It was really really awesome. They didn't allow flash photography so I couldn't take pictures, but that just means you will have to go see for yourself!! The train took you through some wooded areas and told the story of Jesus through beautiful artwork and a few live scenes. It really was so much fun.







Getting ready to get on the train!!! Chase was so excited!!!





After the train we looked through a few more shops before heading home. Chase was too funny with his coat, he kept trying to lick his zipper!!!