The Santa Special

On the 23rd December, we arranged a very special trip. We were taking Mr Bee on the Santa Special train ride, to meet Father Christmas!
It has been planned for months with the tickets waiting patiently. Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side, it was dreadful.

 I think this picture explains it all!
When we finally got on to the train, it was lovely, warm and cosy in our own little compartment. Mr Bee thought the seats were great for bouncing.

 We were the first ones to get to see Father Christmas, and Mr Bee was not too sure about him, but was more interested in the little elf sitting in a rocking chair under the christmas tree...

But Mr Bee was very gracious when he was given his gift of a Fireman Sam engine AND a car (spoilt little boy!) and said thank you very nicely and said goodbye. 

Sadly, Louie wasn't feeling his usual happy self afterwards and did fall fast asleep as the train was moving, but that was okay, he didn't miss anything. 

We were given a glass of sherry and a mince pie each and Mr Bee got yet another gift of a balloon reindeer, which he thought was rather fun!