Boone Train

Today we had the delightful experience of riding the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad.

Last year Nick's grandparent's found out that if you pre-order tickets way in advance you can get them a significate discount. They also knew that Micah was totally in to trains at that point. They got the tickets for us and we rode for the first time last year. After a scare by the train whistle it took Micah a good hour before he could settle down and enjoy the ride. When Grandpa asked if he wanted to go again this year, the answer was a resounding "Yes!"

So we took off this morning with Auntie Tricia to take in the train. It is a beautiful ride through the scenic Des Moines River Valley. (The rocking of the train can also be very lulling for tired adults!) Here are a few pictures of day!

Nothing quite like a little boy riding a train!

Enjoying the relaxing ride.

The train engine. Once we got to the end of the line the train had to go around to the other end of the train to pull up home. The kids got quite a thrill out of all the steam!