Our train day was a bit different this year, but still fun! We missed the friends we usually share this day with, but still found plenty of good company on the train ride down the mountain. We sat with Gramma Jean and all our church buddies. Gramma Jean doled out Mentos and snacks while we sang together and clung to each other in the "deep dark tunnel." We rode inside the train car for a change.
When we reached our Santa Cruz Boardwalk destination, the girls and I took off on our own. I bought Ella and Delia 3 rides each and they had to decide for themselves which ones to pick.
We wandered up and down the boardwalk and beach for a while, just taking it all in and trying to make wise ride choices.
Both girls wanted to ride the Shamus and boats, so they did this together. Then Delia picked the merry-go-round and assured me she'd be brave to ride it alone. She did great! Ella tried a new flying helicopter ride.
We took the early train back up to Mt. Hermon and enjoyed our sack lunch as a picnic on the ride. We found a few more church friends to sit with on the ride home-- this time in the open air car.
Another day of fresh air and excitement and the hard work that is choosing how to best spend your tickets wore the girls right out. Delia napped in my arms while Ella peacefully watched the forest go by like this:
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