Two and Loven It!

For our little guy's 2nd birthday we decided to use the Grand Canyon Railway passes that the birthday boy won a few months before with his amazing depiction of a Lumber Jack. (see previous posting) We were concerned that the day trip would be too long for a new 2 year old boy. However we were pleasantly surprised that his love of trains over took that of the 2 hour train each way and the four wait at the Grand Canyon. We all had a great time. On the ride over, entertainment was provided in the form of cowboy singers and the sheriff monitoring all the cars. Our car supervisor also went above and beyond with a detailed history of the land and local legend.

This is our group picture that was taken on the train. I shouldn't admit this but I took a picture of their copy because I didn't want to pay $25.00 for it. Obviously not the best decision. I won't do it ever again. Promise!

We came up with a little entertainment ourselves. The joy of childhood!

Daddy and little guy on the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

Just checking out the view. Not too shabby.

Mama with the birthday boy who is about to blow out his birthday sandwich candles. (we had a picnic lunch on the south rim.

The whole family on the observation deck at the Kolb Studio.

Daddy and little guy just rock'en out on El Tovar Hotel's front porch.

The birthday boy received a special visit from the conductor of the train. (Daddy can talk people into more than donating money.)

All aboard!! Lets go! It was a great day and the birthday boy held up really well. He fell asleep about 30 minutes before the train returned to its origin. He missed the robbers ridding up on their horses, stopping the train and "robbing" everyone but perhaps that is a good reason to revisit the Grand Canyon Railway.

Birthday dinner! You can't beat ''Pitha, Pitha, Pitha!!"

Doesn't everyone want one of these?

What could it be?


Everyone needs one of these. He loves it and still can't put his bat down. The Birthday boy was sufficiently spoiled by both sets of grandparents. So much that the Daddy and Mama now know they don't need to go overboard. They will let the grandparents do that. In the end it was a wonderful birthday. Even if Little guy won't remember. We have the proof. Who said Two was Terrible??!!