Twins & Choo Choo's

I think it is safe to say that the train set was a fabulous idea for two busy boys. The even better idea was the battery operated train that Grammy bought which occupies their attention longer than anything else we have at the current time. We absolutely love how often we are replacing batteries think it is worth every penny ; ) 

We love the expansion pack that allows us, or rather me to design all sorts of track combinations. The boys are getting the hang of putting the pieces together & are not happy when I turn it over to have it go the correct way. They are definitely getting more particular about doing things their way & the best part is they don't always like the way brother is doing it. Over all, the building of the track can get loud but once the choo choo train is on the move they are happy. 

Anson is so relaxed he sits & sucks his thumb while watching go round & round. Owen is usually busy putting the little guys in the other train. 

He hollers "guys! guys! guys!" when searching for them & pointing at the little station. We keep the "guys" put away unless we are sitting with them since they are the perfect size to get lodged in the throat ; )

The tunnel or as the boys say "nunnel" is their favorite part. Here they are yelling "NUNNEL" telling the train to get in there ASAP.  Anson looks concerned it might head the wrong way...

Anson has a slight obsession with the trees. When we were at my parents house this fall he only cared about the trees. When I noticed that the set we were purchasing for Christmas only had two trees I immediately hopped on eBay & found a guy selling ten for $8. Anson got those in his stocking. He likes to fill the "nunnel" with them & let the train push them out.

When the train runs out of batteries Owen is usually crying until I go get another battery & screwdriver to bring it back to life. You might assume the crying would stop when I show up with the necessary items but he continues screaming until he gets to hold the screwdriver. He can actually get it into the right place & I help him turn it. That's Owen, our little mechanic!

While we were in Orlando, Robby built a stand for our washer & dryer so we could have space underneath for laundry baskets. We only got to enjoy it for about three months before we moved & had to stack our washer & dryer to fit in the new space. When we moved into the house it was carried in, set down in front of the book case & covered in boxes of books. When the books were unpacked....it stayed there. Who knew it would make a perfect stage, a stunt mans' place to jump from, a hideout, a boat & a train table? 

Owen & the train....Anson & the trees....

He figures they have a good amount of fiber in them. Most have teeth marks thanks to this hungry guy.

With all this train playtime, my mind is going down the track to planning a Choo Choo themed party for birthday # 2 which is just around the corner!