Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Trains at Northpark

I put together a little outing for some friends and our kids to go see the train display at Northpark Mall in Dallas. It is a great display for the kids that benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. It is the most elaborate train display in Texas featuring vintage locomotives traveling through America. It includes 2,500 feet of track past miniature landmarks such as San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, the Southwest's painted desert, Dallas' skyline, New York City's Statue of Liberty & Time Square and the Capitol in Washington D.C. It is really amazing!


It was quite chaotic when we got there because we tried to get all 6 of us, with our children, sitting together for lunch in a very crowded food court. Once we got settled down, the moms tried to eat lunch in peace; however, that is NEVER an option! It is always a struggle to eat, carry on a conversation and entertain your child. We did find a way to talk a bit. it is always wonderful to see my girlfriends! We managed to fight through the craziness and find our way to the train exhibit.

We spent about 20-25 minutes walking through the exhibit. Brooks was enamored by the trains whizzing by and he absolutely freaked out over the decorations and lights. He was all over the place actually - running from one train to another. His eyes were very large!

All in all, it was a good time. I enjoyed spending time with my VERY long-time girlfriend, Stacie, and her son, Morgan, of
whom I have not seen in a couple of months!

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