The Christmas Train

Our family had the opportunity to go to Dry Gulch USA in Pryor, Oklahoma and ride The Christmas Train. I had no idea what to expect, except that the train ride had to do with Christmas. I thought we might hear about baby Jesus and probably see Santa Clause. I was pleasantly surprised as the train started out and we began to hear the Christmas story over the speakers. It wasn't just the Christmas story starting from Jesus' birth, but it started in Genesis and throughout the ride we rode past lighted scenes that depicted Jesus birth, life, death on the cross, and scenes from Revelation that depict eternal life. Some of the scenes were lighted art and some of the scenes were live actors. I was overcome with emotion as I watched my children looking out the window when I heard them say "Look Mommy! Baby Jesus!" and then even more tearful as we rode past the scene of Jesus being crucified on the cross as Judd asked "Mommy, why are they doing that?" I heard Jackson try to explain to Judd that Jesus was taking on our sin on the cross. Judd asked more questions on the way home. I am excited to know that the Holy Spirit is already beginning to speak to his young heart. Tonight as we rode home together after the train ride, I thanked God for our real reason for celebrating Christmas. I pray that when my children think of Christmas, the scenes that they saw tonight come to the forefront of their minds instead of Santa and presents. I can't wait to ride the train again next year!!

Jackson, Judson, and Mommy waiting in line to ride The Christmas Train.

Jensen and Daddy waiting in line to ride the Christmas Train.

Dry Gulch USA is absolutely breathtaking at night!

The kids had a great time!

Womack Family Christmas

I was so excited to have my (Julie) sisters and parents come to Siloam Springs to celebrate Christmas. We had a wonderful time together. Below are pics of each of our families.

The Kelly Family

Jason, Julie, Jackson, Judson, and Jensen

The Porter Family

Derek, Gina, and Macy

The Goldston Family

Joe, Christie, Parker, and Carter

My Parents
Jerry and Ginger Womack

Me with my twin sister, Gina

Christmas Parade

A quick family pic before the Parade started.

My son Jackson (on the right) was excited to get to carry the parade banner to start the parade.

Breakfast with Santa

The Siloam Springs Heritage League organizes Breakfast with Santa every year. I asked my (Julie) family if we could celebrate Christmas this weekend so my family could experience the wonderful community in which we live. One of the highlights of the weekend was taking my kids along with their cousins to see Santa Clause. Here they are below with Santa:

Jensen, Parker, Macy, Parker, Judson, and Jackson

Judson and Jensen tell Santa what they want for Christmas.

My twin sister, Gina with her husband Derek and their daughter Macy.

My sister Christie's boy's, Carter and Parker.

The Siloam Springs Heritage League

Preparing for Christmas

Judson and Jensen couldn't wait to put our outside decorations in the yard!

The kids LOVE going through our ornaments! Here is Judd helping me choose which ornaments will go on the tree first.

Our finished Christmas Tree!!

Jason does his part by putting the lights up on the house. :-)