Train Depot

Fairbanks is an awesome place. Last Saturday they had free plane rides at the airport and free train rides at the depot. We decided to just go to the depot. 1 - because Simi is a train lover, and 2 - it seemed like it would be so much easier on Jacob and I, and 3 - less waiting in line and all of us could go at once. Anyway, it was lots of fun as you will see, and the weather was beautiful. The trees hadn't bloomed yet then, but this week everything has turned green. It makes me smile every time I drive somewhere or look outside. There is green everywhere, and it's t-shirt and shorts weather for us now. 65 degrees is beautiful! Joseph is so happy we have let him have his shorts back. We had to take them away during the winter because he tried to wear them every day even when we would go out. He's like Jacob was...he does not like pants at all!

Jacob and the kids walking down to the depot.

Climbing up steps to see the engine

They had a train sitting that we could walk through. There was the engine (which is HUGE) and a double decker passenger car. The passenger cars all had windows that curved up and met in the center at the top. It was neat, but I imagine on hot days it would be like an oven in there if there was no air turned on.

Waiting for our turn on the train...

and waiting some more...

The train pulling into the station. This is the one we got to ride on.

Did you know Simi LOVES trains? Can you tell? Hahaha! This was his reaction when the train pulled in right next to us. He's played with his trains even more since we went to the depot.

I'm in a picture. That is simply amazing! We had to wait about 20 minutes for the train to come back. John had fun smacking the balloon over and over. Lizzie thought it was hilarious.

I love these boys! They are both always so happy. I think it's a genetic thing, because all my boys are happy and have big smiles.

Bekah waiting in line for the train

Joseph didn't like how loud the train was when it pulled into the station

One of John's favorite games right now. NOT one of my favorites.

Watching out the window

Everyone got a balloon. Something on the ceiling of the train kept popping kid's balloons.
Sariah asked me to take this picture of her balloon and her pin. The pin is on her shirt. They got that from the drivers of the engine we walked through.

Happy John

Simi was exhausted by the end. He fell asleep in the car before we had gotten very far.

A real live train conductor. Can you tell he's still blissfully happy about the day's outing?

Watching out the train window.