Friday, June 28, 2013

Summer Family Adventure

Last Thursday Jason and I took the kids to both the Big South Fork River Scenic Railway and the Cumberland Falls State Park.

Jason has really become a pro at planning outings for our family.  He finds places nearby for us to go that are fun, active, usually educational, and often outdoors.  Before having Connor, I never imagined that lugging two children around in the hot sun all day would be enjoyable, but really it was a great day.  There were hardly any meltdowns, and London, as usual, smiled nearly the entire time.

Connor loves trains, and this was no exception.  The lull of the train even put him to sleep around naptime, but he was ready to go once we got off to explore the coal mining town.  We had a picnic in the grass, walked across a bridge, London napped in the shade, and Connor and Jason explored the paths.


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Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls


After lunch at an adorable little diner where I had the best Oreo ice cream dessert, we headed to Cumberland Falls.  Connor was in awe (see the videos at the bottom for proof). Connor asked so many questions, and although I do not always know the answers, I love that he is inquisitive and curious about the world around him. I also love that he loves the outdoors.

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls

Big Fork Railway and Cumberland Falls


I'm hoping we have many more fun summer days like this one ahead!
 

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