All aboard the Grand Canyon Railway

Thanks to Grandma Nelda we were able to enjoy 3 wonderful days at the Grand Canyon. We will cherish the time spent with her and the memories we had together. Since we were already in Needles, California at the river. Richard's mom, Nelda, and brother, Rob, met us there on Monday, July 28th. It was only 2 1/2 hours to get to Williams, Arizona from Needles, California.

This is the steam engine that took us up to the Grand Canyon.


Rob, Grandma Nelda, Kaleb, Richard, Noah, Me, and Hannah


On Tuesday, July 29th we went to a wild west show. Hannah was very upset when the cowboys shot their guns. She started crying and hiding under the bleachers. Richard and I tried to calm her down by explaining that the guns are fake. But, that didn't help. I asked her if she wanted to leave the show, but she was afraid the cowboys would shoot her. I hope she didn't ruin the show for everyone.


Waiting in line to ride the train.


Earl was our attendant. He was very charming and funny.



Grandma Nelda and Hannah on the train

Noah on the train

Richard and Hannah

Richard and me

Rob and Kaleb

Hannah looking out the window at the beautiful scenery.
We even saw some antelopes.

The Grand Canyon Railway train was a fun and relaxing ride. We departed from the train depot in Williams, Arizona and in about 2 hours we were at the Grand Canyon. We were able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. It was more than just a train ride, which included musicians and a wild west train robbery.

The Family enjoying the breathtaking views.

Richard and Hannah


Hannah and me


Richard and Kaleb

Noah

While we were in the Grand Canyon Richard spotted a California Condor.

This squirrel in the Grand Canyon actually posed for a picture. They warn you about these little creatures before you get off the train. They look tamed, but they're not.

Hannah, Kaleb, and Noah

Hannah, Kaleb, and Noah

Hannah looking over the edge. It's hard to believe only this little wall separates you from falling one mile to the ground. A little scary when you think about it!

Noah and Kaleb trying to get a better look

The Observation Center at Yavapai Point. We also went to Yaki Point and Hopi Point to check out the views.

Pictures can't describe the beauty of this place

Grandma Nelda and Hannah

Family picture

Grandma Nelda, Noah, Richard, Kaleb, and Hannah

Stay away from the edge!

That's what I kept telling the kids during our visit to the Grand Canyon.

More Beautiful scenery

Noah and Kaleb standing 7000 feet above sea level

Another View of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim

The bus we went on in the Grand Canyon

Hannah on the bus

Kaleb and Noah on the bus

On a clear day you can see for 60 miles.

Kaleb, Hannah, Richard and Hannah at Hopi Point

Noah trying to sneak a peek at the FIRST CLASS train car.

The Entertainment on the train.

The cowboys who robbed the train.

Hannah was afraid of the cowboy on the train. She told me, "Mom, just give them the money." She didn't realize it was just pretend!

Richard and Kaleb gettin' a closer look at the steam engine

Kaleb, Hannah, and Noah on the tracks

Kaleb and Hannah on an old tractor

The lobby of our hotel in Williams, Arizona

Nelda, Rob, Noah, Kaleb and I walked a block from our hotel

to check out the shops in downtown Williams, Arizona. Hannah wasn't feeling well, so Richard stayed behind to keep an eye on her. I saw this guy on stilts and told Kaleb to go take a picture with him. Kaleb purchased a toy archery set and Noah purchased a pack of gum that shocks you when you try to take a piece. Noah wanted to get the shock gum because Hannah and Kaleb kept taking his gum without asking. It was Funny the next morning when Noah asked Hannah if she wanted a piece of gum and she got shocked. Of coarse, she didn't think it was funny at all. Hopefully, that will teach her not to take gum without asking.

This is what Noah did most of the time we were at the Grand Canyon. SLEEP! He was complaining of a sore throat the whole time. I took him to the doctor's when we got back, everything checked out fine.