We had another very busy but fun weekend. Friday, we finally gave David his birthday gift. We were supposed to do this a few weeks ago, but David ended up catching his first stomach virus. Jason took the day off of work, so we dropped Wesley off with Grandma, and took David to the southeastern railway museum for a day out alone with mom and dad. We thought he would appreciate not being told "we can't do that right now because I am feeding your brother" or "shh Wesley is sleeping" just for one special day. Also, we thought an experience would be better than any toy.
The museum was pretty neat to Jason and I. Lots of very old restored trains that you are able to walk through and see what they looked like in their heyday. The train above is almost 100 years old and has made appearances in Biloxi Blues and Fried Green Tomatoes.
This train used to be at Stone Mountain and was David's absolute favorite. I'm not sure if its because it is the very first one he climbed up into or the fact that it is red and black ; ) Jason and I took turns sitting up there with David because he did not want to get out.
This train used to be at Stone Mountain and was David's absolute favorite. I'm not sure if its because it is the very first one he climbed up into or the fact that it is red and black ; ) Jason and I took turns sitting up there with David because he did not want to get out.
And here is a picture of us in front of the train we got to ride in. The trip itself was very anti-climatic. We literally went forward backed up and went forward again. Seriously. That was it. I guess the kids don't know any better...
...but I sure am glad we paid extra for David to ride with the engineer. He even got to blow the whistle! There was so much for him to take in that he was on sensory overload most of the time.
Both boys fell asleep before we got out of Grandma's neighborhood. More to come from the weekend...
6 comments:
What a fun birthday experience!! His little smile is priceless. Glad you all were able to create some fun memories with your first baby..he's growing so fast!
Kelly
What a great Bday present for a train lovin' little boy! Looks like he took everything in and enjoyed his day with his parents all to himself. He is too too cute!!!
That is awesome and what a wonderful treat - a full day with no baby for David! I know he loved the attention!
fun trip, andrea! i always think experiences are better than stuff. we've started doing that for holidays somewhat. this year we're meeting friends in philly for thanksgiving. i like doing something different and making memories.
btw, we will be on the east coast a week from friday! let's plan a get-together. ;-)
Those pics are awesome! You look AWESOME by the way! Love the pic of the boys passed out. Gotta love it! I'm so glad you all were able to give David his special day. I love that idea!
I am still laughing about the back and forward train trip. LOVE it! The parents get off still scratching their heads and the kids are still just as excited!
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