We went to the annual Central Railroad Festival a couple weekends ago. It was great fun. I think this was the second edition. It's super kid-friendly, very close, and not completely crowded. A perfect event for us! We spent time there with "old" BFF James and our new friend Henry and their families.
Andy stuck close to Miss Kerri.
June and her dad worked on a kaleidoscope at the Lowe's table.
Henry rode in the small engine, posing for his dad.
Tony and John took a spin on the "lawn mower train" with John's friend Finn. He lives around the corner from us and also goes to John's school. His dad co-owns our favorite local restaurant and his mom walks two gorgeous greyhounds past our house each day.
Mark and James rode in the caboose.
James participated in the "washboard workshop."
We broke the seal finally, and John and Christopher had tiger paws painted on. Christopher actually went first and that made John do it, after years of resisting.
This was Tony's favorite part.
Everyone took a turn driving the CAT bus.
Even Christopher.
Our friend Becky was beside herself with joy because they had "real donuts" instead of the usual "waxy" kind you find in the south. She is from Ohio and is still adjusting to the different food universe of the South.
Every one commented on how calm Keats was.
Chalk it up under both "Americana, baby" and "Good day." Hurray!
