This morning we braved the cold and headed out to the Botanical Gardens to see the train exhibit and ride the Holiday Express around the Great Lawn. Liam had a fantastic time. Here are a few pictures from the trip.
All bundled up and ready to get in the car:
This kid loves a good bagel:
So this picture is completely off topic–but I’ve seen these signs at several gas stations around town and I always wonder what it means. Is it safe to hug in front of this sign? Is it a babysitting drop-off point? Is there supposed to be a police officer here (although I’ve never seen one in front of a sign)?:
Aaaaaand, we’re off!
Behold, the sweetness:
Conical tree:
This is what I got when I asked for a smile:
Moore in America:
Gazing at the train:
Train exhibit:
Waiting patiently for the train to come around the track:
“Oh! Oh! There it is!” (Note: He is actually drooling here. Seriously.)
Holiday Express:
Riding the Holiday Express:
(Again — I asked for a smile…)
“We’re gonna ride the train!”
“We’re riding!”
Sheer joy:
Pensive moment:
Dad loves Trains, too!
Watching the Holiday Express:
I found out what the safe place signs mean.
See http://www.nationalsafeplace.org/
However, if there is no one anywhere around, is this a safe place? Is a safe place sign in the deep, deep forest really safe? Maybe this is something red riding hood pondered on her way to grandmas house.