Alexis Day

It's hard to believe that our oldest granddaughter is seven years old. Seven is a delightful age. They are way past the preschool age, but not yet to the preteen era. They still love to spend time with grandparents and they are old enough to hold wonderful conversations with. 

Last Sunday evening Steve and I and Kristen's parents helped Alexis celebrate her birthday at her house. We then brought Alexis home with us and on Monday we had a special day together. We were planning to go to the same American Girl doll outlet that I had taken Lydia to, but when I checked the website for their hours, I discovered that they were closed on Mondays! We were disappointed but soon regrouped and decided instead to go on a buggy ride. I knew they offered them at the Red Caboose Motel and Restaurant which was close to the Choo-Choo barn where we also planned to go so we decided to go there. Alexis was excited about a buggy ride and I was happy that a little (big?) thing like a doll outlet store not being open didn't ruin our day.

We started out the day with breakfast at the Martic Store. Their egg sandwiches are the best! :)

As we waited for our buggy ride we walked around the Caboose Lodge. All the cabooses are tiny motel rooms.

Alexis walking the rails. She was much better at it than I was.

Standing in front of the horse that took us for our ride.

The back of the carriage.

Here we go!

We stopped at an Amish Farm and they brought out refreshments. I hadn't had homemade rootbeer in ages!

We went to Cici's for lunch. Alexis liked the macaroni pizza!

Ready to go into the Choo-Choo barn. I never get tired of that place!

We couldn't pass up a picture with Thomas!

Late afternoon picnic in our park.

Alexis' birthday meal! Delicious!

Smiles from everyone. I love this family!

The best we could do for a selfie

What a fun day. The nice thing about spending special days with a grandchild is that I enjoy it as much as them. Next one up will be Mark in October. He can hardly wait!