Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

On the way back from Rhode Island, we stopped in Essex for an old-fashioned steam train and riverboat ride. I think it might have been the highlight of Mariah's life so far. She loved it. She got to sit in her very own seat and say "choo choo!" which evidently is all she's ever wanted. I hope we go again sometime because her pure joy was just priceless.

 Have I mentioned that everything in CT is really, really OLD. So many towns (including the one we live in) were settled in the 1600s!











 The train workers all dressed in period clothing, and this guy came by to hand out some breaking news.

 Mariah got a "My first train ride" sticker, which stayed on for about 30 seconds.

Every time the whistle blew Mariah got her choo choo hand all ready to go.






We came to a dock and got off the train to hop on the riverboat.







Back at the train station, walking out with Dad and Grandma.

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  1. AdrienneJuly 15, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    So many fun adventures

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  2. JanisJuly 16, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    So fun to see this and relive the day. I want to see the video of Mariah pumping her arm and saying choo choo every time the train blew its whistle. That was adorable!! :)

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