Choo choo trains

Before we left on vacation, I had done a little research into what to do in the Phoenix area with small children. Our days of lying by the pool with a drink are on hold for now, and with the weather (90's and sunny the entire time), it's not like we could have them out in the pool the entire time either. I came across the McCormick-Stillman Railroad park and hit the jackpot! It is actually a city park in Scottsdale (free!!), has two playground areas, a carousel, train rides(for real??), and several indoor train exhibits. Oliver is even more obsessed with trains than airplanes, so I knew that we had to go there. It was such a nice, well-kept place!! Here are some pics from our first day there (yes, we went twice over the course of our stay...).

Jon's comment was that the Monon Bell is bigger...Stagecoach. Stick em up!! Adobe playground. Ollie in jail after his stagecoach heist. Eva enjoying the show. On a side note, Evie popped her first tooth today! Hi Mommy! Model trains Inside of a real choo choo. Riding the train! Lunch at a Mexican restaurant after our visit to the train park. Margaritas for Mommy and Daddy, and Mac'n'queso for Ollie!