Choo Choo

I have been missing in action for a few days, but it was worth while! I was on a mini vacation at family's house in the middle of the desert. But, I will post more on that tomorrow!!
Before I left on my little road trip we had a family trip to the zoo. This was the first time my kids have even been to the zoo, so they were pretty impressed with all that it entails.
We even went on the Zoo Train, which is a really splendid old train that does a 30 minute ride around the animals and up the mountain. Tim snapped this little shot of me boarding the train.
It was such a pleasant little ride, and the kids had tons of fun. Little Margaux really loved the otters and the fish in the underwater exhibit. I think Mr. August's favorites were the zebras.
All in all a lovely family outing, and I am glad it was sunny and beautiful out.
Like I said, tomorrow's post will feature lots of pictures from my trip to the Oregon desert. Which is the same road trip destination that Solanah and I ended at to purchase a vintage collection a while back. I am gonna go cuddle the family and unwind from the long drive.