All Aboard!

For Mom's birthday weekend, Eli and I took the train up to Fort Worth.  Derek was trading in his car in Lewisville, and I didn't want to drive separately, so at the last minute we booked a sleeper car on Amtrak.  I have always had a love for trains, and I wish they were more accessible.  We enjoyed every minute together, and it was so stress free compared to the mess I-35 is with all of the construction.  Plus, Eli did not have to be confined to the car seat - he could crawl around and play, we ate when we wanted to, and Mom got to enjoy a glass of wine in the lounge car.  Now, if that isn't stress free traveling, I dont know what is!!  (Warning - be prepared for a ton of train selfies - we were just having too much fun together!!)

 Nap times were the best!!  The rock of the train, the sound of the horn with the curtains pulled was the perfect recipe for a little snooze together.

 The lounge/dining car is amazing.  It is all windows - even the ceilings!  Eli was mesmerized with the scenery and enjoying his crackers, so I took advantage and had my glass of wine - PERFECT!

So much better than sleeping in a carseat on I-35