Harvest Moon Festival . 2012

Ogden's Harvest Moon Festival was Saturday.  I had seen it advertised, and thought it might be fun for the boys - combined with Union Station having a Steam Locomotive on display for the weekend!  Patrick's mom suggested joining us, followed by dinner, to celebrate Patrick's birthday.

We decided to start at the east end of 25th Street, as ending at the trains would be the best for Ryder!  We walked around the vendors, but didn't really find anything too exciting.  As we approached Union Station there were several art/activities for children.  Ryder wasn't too interested, but did participate in the Nature Center painting (using various "fall items" - leaves, pumpkins, corn on the cob, branches, etc) as paintbrushes, and the bean bag toss.  At the end of the street there was a "Tumble Bus" - an old school bus retro-fitted to be a traveling gym for kids.  Ryder LOVED it!  Exiting the bus on the slide was extra fun.

After walking the length of the street, we headed to Union Station to see the trains.

Looking at the trains on display.
(Right: Harvick was sad about something...and I think his sad face is the cutest!)

Ryder loves climbing in/on the trains.

Family picture in front of Steam Locomotive #844!

Harvest Moon Festival . Union Station . 2012
(Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right)

Harvick, Jarrett, and Ryder (too excited about the trains to stand still for a picture!).

After exploring the trains, we headed inside for Patrick's Birthday Dinner, at Union Grill!  Patrick's grandma was able to join us as well.

(Harvick, Ryder, and Jarrett)

After dinner, we let the boys play at the fountain for a bit before heading back to our car to go home.  They loved the freedom to run around after having to sit still for dinner!

Playing at the fountain.  Ryder thought it was fun to dip his fingers in the cold water!

The Harvest Moon Festival was okay, but visiting Union Station was the highlight of the evening!  Dinner at Union Grill was great, and Ryder enjoyed being able to see the train through the window while he ate.  Thanks to Jody for a yummy dinner!