the north pole experience in greer, az

we had such a magical experience!! there was no snow, but

everything else was so amazing- we started with

hot chocolate at the lodge, followed by a delicious buffet.

then we boarded our trolley, which goes through a

magical portal to the north pole (after some magic words).

seriously, the place is so beautifully decked out-

there's a toy museum and a big compass that spins

(showing that you're really at the north pole),

and santa's original work station (before the expansion!).

then we entered the main workshop to find some

delightful elves waiting to show us around.

the kids all got to help make some toys, and then had a HUGE war

with the elves using these nerf-like shooter things. so fun!

i love how excited he looks in this picture!

of course, the elves loved miller!


time for cookies and cider at santa's bakery.

they sang some carols, too.

i could hear toby scream-singing from 2 rooms away!

some of the beautiful details in the workshop.....but pictures can't

capture the warmth and incredible smell going on- it truly smells like

all the most fabulous parts of Christmas!!

writing letters to santa IN santa's OFFICE- complete with keys

to different sleds and rooms, full bookshelves, and pictures

of him and mrs. claus out fishing during the off-season!!

back to the lodge for storytime with mrs. claus

miller's gloves are just a little big....