Search results

Thanks so much GML. I sure do think they're cute, but I have yet to hear a mom say that her children were any less. I hope that I have adorable, well-rounded, passionate kids that turn into intelligent, articulate, thoughtful and compassionate adults! :) We'll see how I fare on that one...

Hey there Eric... Their uniforms are actually made by a "hometown" company called Bucks. :) Sorry!! xoxo, Crissie

I can only assume, GML, that you are referring to my crazy bus ride!! lol I did learn SO much on this trip and I can't tell you how many people said how proud they were of me and Sara Jane for being able to do this on our own. You have to remember that I am a girl from BOISE IDAHO! And, I've...

My daughter and I were in SLC late in April to catch the CZ. We had to ride the very uncivilized Amtrak Thruway service, aka Greyhound in Idaho, so we went to Temple Square to find something good to eat. We decided to splurge and eat at "The Roof" on the top floor of the JS Building and it was...

OH MAN! I'd have you all in matching shirts AND bows. :lol: You boys would all have to wear them as bow ties or something!!! I love any kind of event that requires a great shirt. I seriously seek out the opportunity. I think maybe I require therapy of some kind. :unsure: xoxo Crissie

Pretty sure this is my last picture (can't guarantee it), but here is SJ someone in California on the Zephyr. I think it should be a postcard for traveling with your school age children. She can have a very short attention span, which is why I thought the train would be wonderful because she...

Thanks so much MT! I hope that you have a wonderful time on your trip. I have really loved reading of everyone's adventures!!! xoxo, Crissie

Absolutely GML. Definitely don't take Audrey though!!!! Here are my "bus friends", including the poor dear man who was crazy. The two men in the front are reformed gangbangers, with some very interesting tales. I do wish that my poor little girl didn't have to hear them all, but they...

Oh Eric! You're so dear!! Thank you for your nice comments and thanks for asking about the competition. It was FANTASTIC, but somehow lost in how cool our train trip was! lol! The girls took 4th place nationally, which isn't too bad for girls from small town Idaho! Here's the competition -...

Oooh - thanks Ed! Let me know how that goes! I was considering going up to Pasco to catch my next Amtrak! :) The CZ hours in SLC are definitely strange, but you get what you get and you don't throw a fit, I suppose! :) Learned that one from my kindergartener! lol! -Crissie

My 8 year old daughter and I are just back from our very first train trip. Oh my goodness, you all were so right!! All in all, we LOVED it. We had kind of a difficult schedule getting down to Southern CA from Boise, Idaho. We took an Amtrak Thruway Bus, aka a really terrible Greyhound bus...

Oh my goodness Eric, I KNOW! Apparently the CZ misses the connection with the Coast Starlight, so we are forced onto the bus. That's actually the part of the trip that I am looking forward to the least, but I can sleep anywhere for one night, right?????? Hope so! :) If not, I'll know not...

Here's a good one... My daughter and I are riding back on the Coast Starlight on the 23rd. I wouldn't have even known that the busing was involved except for this forum. When my tickets were issued the end of March, I was issued a ticket all the way from LA to Portland. I called Amtrak to...

Hi Jackal! I hope that you have a wonderful stay in SLC. I think it's a fantastic place, but I AM Mormon. One thing that my non-Mormon extended family members really enjoy is going to the Family History Library, which is basically just west of the Tabernacle. It is outside of the walls of...

I had to get a good chuckle going at that one Traveler. The shopping center is called The Gateway and it's one of my favorite places to shop in SLC. It didn't dawn on me until I read this that there is a big Union Pacific neon sign on the side of the mall that faces the used-to-be-called Delta...

Hi Family Trip! I am taking the Zephyr next week and plan on looking at one of the family bedrooms if possible. This time, my first trip, I am only traveling with one of my children, so I booked a roomette. I'm sure that several of these very knowledgable members will chime in and answer your...

Thanks so much Alan and GML. Do either of you know if the station in SLC is comfortable? Will it be possible for my little girl to catch a few zzzzz's if we need to wait that long? PS - Don't worry - I am SO laid back about this trip. I am expecting delays and just trying to figure out what...

YIKES! There's so much to remember!!!!! :) I'm going to have a train pro make MY reservations from now on!!!! :) GML - thanks so much for your nice comment about my little one. She's fantastic. I can honestly tell you, young one, that having children has been the greatest experience of...

Hi all. I yet again followed another cool link (thanks so much) and stumbled upon the Amtrak On Time Performance website. I found out that the California Zephyr 5 train that we're taking next Tuesday has been more than 300 minutes late twice in the past week. Normally, I wouldn't mind at all...

Oh - thanks so much Eric! It is DEFINITELY the Happiest Place on Earth. We just visited at Christmas with all five of the kids - it was a wonderful time! We're heading back for cheer nationals, and since we're already in Anaheim, I couldn't miss the chance to visit again. I enjoyed your...