Bright and early Friday morning, we went to the Oklahoma City Railway Museum. It is full of old engines, cars and cabooses, some restored and some waiting for restoration. Thomas the Tank Engine fit right in. Here's Gwydion at the gate.
This year, we rode in the caboose. As you can see, it was Very Serious Business.
After playing with lots of trains and spending his money in the gift shop, Gwydion got as close as he dared to Sir Topham Hatt.
After we visited with Thomas, we went to the Oklahoma Science Museum. They have lots of education and entertaining exhibits for kids of all ages. Gwydion particularly enjoyed the water table.
And flying the airplane simulator.
And exploring the firehouse, where his slid down the pole all by himself.
Gwydion also put on a puppet show for Mom, Dad, Papa, and Gavin.
He also enjoyed the PVC xylophone. Papa was enthralled as well, and may be building one soon.
Here's the tired boy at the end of our trip, waiting for a trolley ride back to the van.
Here's the tired boy at the end of our trip, waiting for a trolley ride back to the van.
The weekend after our trip, the weather was beautiful. We decided to camp in the back yard, figuring it would be fun for Gwydion and a good test run for the real camping expeditions we'd like to make in the future. Of course, Gwydion loved it. Gavin proved to be a bit more temperamental about the whole thing, so he and Mama slept inside for the majority of the weekend.
Gwydion will make a fantastic camper though- he was bright-eyed and cheery when he woke the next morning.
On the days when playing in the yard wasn't an option, we constructed train layouts to Gwydion's specifications. Here he is with his favorites.
We also spent some time trying on new clothes sent by Aunt Shawna. Isn't he cute?
And best of all, Grandma Susan came to visit for a week. We spent a lot of time out and about, but I think everyone's favorite excursions were to the zoo and the pumpkin patch. Here's a picture of the family at the Tulsa Zoo.
The boys driving a truck on the playground. I think all three of them were making truck noises.
Showing off for Grandma.
Gwydion is... Monkey Boy!
My little pumpkins at our favorite pumpkin patch. They have a wide variety of pumpkins, a petting zoo, and lots of locally produced treats. Of course, the boys liked the petting zoo the best.
Gwydion carefully selects pumpkins.
Cheeeeeese!!
Gwydion wanted to ride the camel all by himself, and he did!
One pumpkin for each of us, plus one for Grandma.
Gwydion wanted to ride the camel all by himself, and he did!
One pumpkin for each of us, plus one for Grandma.
Luckily for us, on the one day it was too wet and cold to play outside, Gavin got a present in the mail. He happily shared it with Gwydion.
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