Strasburg Railroad

Today Nat, Katie and I went over to Lancaster County to Strasburg Railroad. This was the first of three day trips we have planned for Nat's week off of work, we are heading to the Baltimore Aquarium Thursday and then down to Annapolis to see Karen and Addison on Saturday. Katie and I both love having Nat home full-time and taking little day trips is actually fun now that Kate is a bit older.

We got to Strasburg around 2:45pm and hopped on the 3pm train. The whole trip is about 45 min. , from Strasburg to Paradise and then back through some beautiful farm land in Lancaster County. Katie seemed to like the train, although I think she got bored of it after about 20 minutes , but she did like to see the "moos" (cows) and the trucks (John Deere tractors).

After our train ride we jumped back in the car for a short ride over to see Nat's Grandfather, his wife Carole and his Uncle Puddy. As soon as we arrived we were greeted with fruit, sandwiches, pastries and strawberry lemonade, yum. We had a nice visit and Katie loved playing in their garden and pointing out all of the "fwowers"(flowers). After about an hour we packed it back up and pointed the car west and headed for home.

Katie is now sound asleep, Nat is hitting golf balls in the backyard and I am plopped down on the sofa resting my feet. Ugh, what a long day. I'll update everybody later on the other big news of the week.....I got a new car!! (09' Corolla)

I'm tired now.......gotta rest......

Peeking out the window before we took off.

Me and Katie, she has a mouth full of goldfish!

Checking out the warehouse while they switching the engine from one end of the train to the other.

Looking down the tracks.

Catching a smile!

Nat and Katie walking away from the train.

Climbing onto the veranda and Great-Grandpa's house.

Nat and Katie greeting Uncle Puddy.