All Aboard!

W K & S, Inc. A quaint train station located in the unassuming town of Kempton, PA.

Our family was in desperate need of some good old togetherness. It seemed that our entire summer and the beginning of fall was spent rebuilding our demolished porch so I declared that this Saturday would be family day. I wanted to do something close, fun, affordable and "fallish." I thought a short train ride through the countryside would be perfect. It was.

The weather was awesome and the sun shone down on us. The boys were excited to go on another train ride. It has been almost 2 years since our trip to Strasburg, and Andrew was ready to prove that he wasn't scared anymore. There was a bustle about the station but not such that it was overwhelming. There was a quaint gift shop (that surprisingly accepted VISA/MASTERCARD) and a little refreshment stand. Jason bought a coke in one of those old fashioned bottles, he was thrilled. I don't think I would have changed one thing about today; except that it would have been longer.

We finished our day with a short trip to Cabelas and dinner at the Cracker Barrel. The Barrel has wicked good food and with the fireplace burning, it was just great. I really cherish these times with us all together, laughing and having a good time. These days were in short supply since the spring and this was what we needed. I remember how important these memories are and I want to fill up my boys with good memories from their childhood.