Riding The Rails

On Saturday we decided to take Little D on a little outing. After being sick during the week...and since he was feeling much better...we decided to end the cabin fever by taking a train ride downtown to visit the farmer's market and enjoy some brunch. Like many other toddler boys, Little D is a train nut. We knew he'd love it. But...this was not his first time. His classroom took the train on a field trip a month or two ago, so let's just say...this little guy is used to riding the rails.

Enjoying some crackers while waiting for the train to arrive.

There's the choo-choo now.

Let's go!!!

The train was crowded heading downtown...

...lots of people heading to the baseball game.

(Thus...no photos on the trip in.)

Beautiful flowers at the market.

Beautiful caffeine options at the market.

I love sunflowers!

Then...it was time for brunch.

We're lucky that Little D does SO.VERY.WELL at restaurants.

In fact, sometimes he eats (& behaves) better there than at home.

We went to a place we never thought of as a child-friendly restaurant.

We used to dine here a lot...during our pre-kid life.

But...for brunch...we figured it was OK.

Plus...they did have TWO highchairs in the joint...so it must be OK.

Peek-a-boo...cooks, we see you.

Trying on his new hat...purchased at the market.

Ready to go back outside.

No...that is not a winter coat. Just a windbreaker.

(Looks like a puffy coat with the stroller straps on him.)

Back on the train. Heading home.

Lots to see outside.

"OK...I'm bored...what else can we do?"

"YAY! Gymnastics!"

"Look how strong I am!"

Future Olympian?! We think so.