I love trains!

Benji has enjoyed trains from a young age, so we took the boys, along with their cousin Eli, to Bentonville to see a model train exhibit this morning. The majority of the attendees were old men or young boys. I definitely had no idea how expensive model trains are, so I assume it was more the old men actually forking over the cash to buy new additions to the trains set up in their basements.

Eli was happy as long as Uncle Shearn was holding him, so he spent the whole morning with his uncle. Of course, Zac also loves to be in his Daddy's arms. Therefore, Daddy can skip the gym this afternoon because he got a good workout this morning.

Happy Chinese New Year!

A new game

Benji and Zachary made up a game on their own. Zachary sits on the fire truck, Benji pulls him around the house, and both shriek with laughter.

Best buds

Crazy weather

On Friday morning we were playing in the snow. This picture if from Sunday afternoon in the sandbox. Crazy weather - but I'll take it! We are soaking up the warmth since I'm sure it won't last long. The boys love their new sandbox that Grandpa built for them.

Ready for Mardi Gras

Today I took Benji to the Community Imagination Studio's family day. We got to use their large stash of art supplies to make our own Mardi Gras masks plus do some easel painting. And guess what? It's free! It was great fun being free to make as big of a mess as we wanted and spending time one-on-one. We'll definitely be going back soon!

Another morning of snow

The sun is out now, so I'm glad we went out for another time of playing in the snow this morning before it all melted. Zachary was less enthused about the snow this time around. He was content only if I was holding him (no easy feat with all our clothes) or if we were cruising down a hill on our sled. Benji could have stayed out forever, but the promise of hot cocoa lured him.

Here are a few more pictures.

King of the Mountain

Benji's first snow angel