The past few days Ari's class at school has been open, but Xander's preschool has been closed for teacher trainings, cleanings, etc. So Jonathan and Xander have been having some father-son bonding time. I'm just posting these pictures, since I was at work when they went to the museum. But thank you to Elisa from the Archives for the membership, they are DEFINITELY taking advantage!
One of the first 1950's model sets.
Running back and forth in the refrigerator train - in the hole cut in the back you can see where the ice was kept.
"Building" the railroad.
Xander the engineer.
Working the buttons to make things light up and trains move.
Jonathan took the photo right as Thomas emerged from the mountain - top right.
Watching the trains go from inside the table... very innovative.
In the sleeper train.
You can just barely see his head in the bottom left. Gives you a size perspective, huh?
About to put on a show.
Showing off his red snowcone lips.
A carriage, Daddy, a carriage!!!
Craning his neck to see the horse.
Later that evening.
And then the next day? Dinner with Clarissa's family at a local Mexican restaurant. The boys had a grand reunion with 4 year old John, and the food was excellent! I love living in the same state as family.
Your grandfather, Michal....Xander's great-grandfather for whom he was named, would have loved this post and the visit to the museum. He LOVED trains.
ReplyDeleteI remember! I'll have to remind Xander.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like our Xander and Daddy had a FABULOUS time!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking place! Caleb would love it too!
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