Bob called me last week and said he heard the Easter train ride from Horseshoe Bend to Banks was, "Totally worth it!" So, get some tickets pronto he demanded. Since I bow down to him and follow every demand he gives, I quickly got on-line and purchased tickets....ya right. I really did get those tickets though. I don't know who was more excited for the outing, us, or the kids. I love train rides. I remember going on a few as a kid and thinking it was the coolest thing ever.
So, Sat. Bob is farting around, he leaves to go get his hair cut about a 1/2 hour before we need to get in the car and drive the 40 min. drive to Horseshoe Bend. Needless to say, he gets home late. I am stressed. We don't have enough time to get to Horseshoe Bend, and I am going to probably start crying if we miss this train ride. So, on the way, we prep the kids for disappointment. "We just might not make it," we let them know. Tensions were high on the little jont, but Robert peeled into the parking lot and the girls and I jumped out and sprinted to the train before they closed the doors and took off. Whew! We barely made it. SERIOUSLY!
Boy was I glad we did because we ended up having such a fun time. The kids loved walking through to the various cars, getting snacks, and enjoyed the picturesque views. The weather was great, not too cold at least. Our favorite thing was sitting in the outdoor car where you could feel the wind in your hair, smell the fresh mountain air, and look out at the beautiful river below. We sat right by Mr. Idaho Potato. Owen and Avery felt the need to keep him company, hugging him, shaking his hand, and even danced a little jig with him.
The train stopped in Banks and let the kids off for an egg hunt. Payton gathered up her 10 eggs quickly. Poor Owen only found one, and little, miss Avery found NONE! That was a let down, but that's what happens when your kids are timid and don't yet know how to throw an elbow to get an egg.....maybe next year! After the hunt, it was back down the mountain to Horseshoe bend. It was fun to watch the kids giddy with excitement over the train ride, and I think Bob was right......
"It was totally worth it!"
