Memorial Day Weekend with Grandma and Grandpa

Sofia's Grandma and Grandpa arrived on Friday afternoon - a day later than expected due to a cancelled flight. We planned on just relaxing on Friday, so they didn't miss much. On Saturday we took the Grapevine train to Ft Worth, something we've been wanting to do with our little train crazy girl for a long time. It was a full train, so we found good seats and enjoyed the breeze created as we headed out of Grapevine Station. Sofia loved it!

Shortly after we started off, our train was overtaken by bandits, but thankfully the sheriff was quick on their tails. Sofia got a 'temporary sheriff' sticker, $1,000 "phony dollar" bill and a real bullet casing. It was great excitement! After the sheriff ran the bandits off, we continued on our way to Ft Worth. Sofia enjoyed a big bag of popcorn (her very favorite treat), cold water and her brand new Thomas Train book given to her by Grandma and Grandpa. She hauled that book everywhere we went for the entire weekend and still loves to "read" it it herself and lift all the flaps. It was a nice way to travel to Ft. Worth and we enjoyed seeing a different view than the freeway.

Grandpa and Sofia at the Grapevine Train Station


All set to go!


Standing next to the engine. Puffy, the steam train was supposed to lead the trip, but CK was told that he was in the shop.


Sofia with everything she needs- Grandma, Green Beup Beup and her train ticket!


Cozy on the train!


Happy Girl!


The conductor punching Sofia's ticket


One of the bandits


The hold up!


Sheriff to the rescue!


Reading Thomas as we chug toward Ft. Worth


Enjoying some popcorn


A view of the rest of the train