Redneck Roadtrip The Skunk Train

Throughout my life I have been heard about railroads, looked at railroads and rode railroads. Maybe because my dad works for the railroad. Growing up I rode lots of fun tourist trains. Sam is getting the same opportunity. Today we were in Fort Bragg California and went for a ride on the Skunk Train. It was a fun ride up a mountain and back. Everyone had fun, especially Grandpa and Sam. I'm sure this is just the first of many trains that the two of them will ride together.

Redneck Roadtrip Sequioa's

Sunday we went and saw the biggest trees in the world. Ben says he wasn't impressed. He lied.

I think Sam is the one who isn't looking very impressed.

Ben and Sam in front of the biggest tree in the world. Then Sam made the biggest poopie diaper in the world.

Our little fam in front of the Three Graces(?) My parents have a picture of me, Karen and Adam standing each in front of a different tree a million years ago. They were just saplings then.

Sam being a big boy.

Ben standing inside a tree. He said this tree was alright.

This is what Ben and I look like without a baby. It lasted for 2 more minutes and then Sam woke up.

Mr. Sam really enjoying this awesome forest. He looks like such a big boy!

Sam's Bath

Being a little boy, it seems like Sam always needs a bath. Bathing him in the trailer creates a special problem since he is afraid of the shower. Since I'm such a smart mom, I came up with the perfect solution for bathing and packing . . . a Rubbermaid tub. He loved it and it contained his incessant splashing.

Notice the little head peeking up above the edge of the tub.

Redneck Roadtrip Sneak Peek

Alright, so I'm supposed to post some pictures of our adventures in my Dad's semi but I never seem to get it done at night. So I'm sitting in the dark up on the bed posting while everyone in the joint is snoring, even Sam. Here is a little sneak peak from our trip so far. I will post more tomorrow while we are on the road heading to Fort Bragg, CA. Apparently we are going to ride some train. I know! Ride a train while on vacation with my dad?! That's shocking.

Sam riding in Grandpa's truck. Imagine 30 years ago this was me with no carseat. Ahh the good old days.

Grandma's Bear. Dad found it just for her

Sam and Ben hanging out by the river at our campsite on Sunday night on the Kings River

Ben FINALLY impressed by a big tree. It only took the General Sherman tree which is the largest tree in the world or something. He kept saying the whole drive up, "Eh, these trees are nothing special."

Big Boy Jammies

Sam has officially moved into big boy jammies. No more footies. Ya know when their jammies are a little small and your baby can't quite straighten theire legs? That's where we were. Granny even said the other night that she was going to have to make a trip to Target to buy Sammy Jammies. I got the hint.

It's been a big 2 weeks developmentally

- The kid is scooting like crazy. I think he has a cord radar. If there is a cord or string within 50 ft, Sam will find it.

- Tooth #5 came in today.

- He had jello. Yummy.

- Daddy gave him shaved ice tonight. Super yummy.

- Mom may have given him Diet Coke and he may have liked it.

- Sam embarks on his first big vacation Saturday. We are going to California and Oregon with my parents and my grandma in my dad's semi. I'm sure we will have lots of pictures to share.