National Train Day

The city of Longview celebrated National Train Day over the weekend. We had some down time on Saturday and decided to go check things out. Parking for the event was downtown and they had a shuttle that took us to the Amtrak station. Donaven loved riding on the bus like a 'big boy," not in a car seat. Stepping off the bus we were met with tables full of toy trains and tracks.

Donaven was hooked. It was pretty difficult pulling him away from the toys.
Finally he agreed to walk down the tracks to go see the real thing.





While we walked down to the engine another train passed by blowing its whistle.

Donaven bravely getting right to the edge.
Worrying mommy a bit!

Emerson not to sure if he likes the loud train...



A kind engineer insisted on taking this picture.

It was a pretty hot day, but we still had fun together.

Post Script

Emerson really did not want to wear his hat. He attempted to pull it off the whole time...

Success!