The Nut Tree

Riding the Zebra on the carousel

Augh the familiar place Katie and I grew up going to has changed a bit in 30 years.  About ten, maybe 15 years ago they revamped the Nut Tree and made it in to a shopping mecca (not sure if there is still an airport behind there or not) and put in a small amusement park in the back. The amusement park didn't really take off, so they dismantled the rides and scrapped the idea. Then about 5 years ago they put in a carousel and train in a more front and center location which seems to be doing quite well.
I needed to get some Christmas shopping done, but didn't want Elijah to just get drug around all day.  That would not be fun for him ergo that would not be fun for me.  So I packed him in the car this morning and took him to the rides, first thing.  We played for a bit on the rocking horses (which I think were revived from Katie and My Nut Tree Days) and in the wooden peek-a-boo structure.  Elijah had a blast with the peek-a-boo structure, especially since there was another little kid there to play with.
Next up was the train ride.  I swear, this kid is not at all what I thought he would be.  He is so observant, timid and fairly laid back.  He didn't get super excited (though you could tell he was enjoying the ride), he just sat on his bum and watched the scenery, taking it all in.

Last we went on the carousel, again he just sat there like a good little boy and took in the sites and sounds. He asked what some of the animals were a couple of times, but that was about it.  We got off both rides without any kicking and screaming or begging to go back on.  I must say, I am pretty happy with this boy!  haha!

Taking a Ride on the Choo Choo Train

Enjoying the Choo Choo

Peek-A-Boo! I am an Elephant!

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