amtrak adventure

earlier this month we loaded up at


IN. THE. MORNING. to head to an amtrak station in a neighboring city.


we met up with karla and trent and kitt and bennett, and our parents, otherwise known as the lovebirds who are celebrating 45 years of wedded bliss! (thus the very reason for this adventure.)


we waited patiently for the train to arrive, and wondered if it would be on time for its 2:30 am arrival. we loaded at 4:30 am.
:)
a little insight. we live in the middle of nebraska, and train travel is a very uncommon, mysterious method of transportation. we didn't really know what to expect.


the time made no difference to our little travelers. they were so excited they couldn't have slept anyway.


the dining car was fancy and fun.


we were headed to grand junction, colorado. a 14 hour train ride. there were a few stops along the way.

i am a total homebody. i do not travel well. therefore, we were all a little uncertain as to how i would fare. (translated: would i be a jumper?)

let me just say: I LOVE TRAIN TRAVEL! i could craft, walk around, snuggle with my lover, have a snack, use the loo, buy a cold soda, all while moving without being strapped in by a seat belt!!!! it was quite glorious. and, the train is a great place for some serious people watching, too.

once we arrived in grand junction, we were off to sight see and spend time with family friends who live in the city.


the honeymooners. xoxoxoxo


these photos were taken along the grand mesa scenic byway on our way to land's end. just breathtaking.


the kids fed the chipmunks at land's end.


this was one of their highlights from the entire trip.


sweet memories.


we enjoyed more beauty at colorado national monument.


so amazing.


we even spent some time at a kid's paradise; complete with go-carts, bump-n-jumps, pizza and laser tag.


and homeward bound.



it was a wonderful trip!
you can read sissy's version and see more photos here.
love you, mom and dad.
happy day, friends!