Last year Darren started a new tradition. For Andrew's birthday he decided that he wanted to do something special together, just the two of them. Andrew picked the SAC museum & they had a marvelous time. This year they decided to go see a steam engine together.
They drove to Marysville, Kansas EARLY in the morning to enjoy seeing the Union Pacific Challenger #3985.
It is the largest operating steam engine in the country! It's BIG & apparently a little scary with all the steam it lets off. Darren couldn't get any other pictures of Andrew standing with his back to the train. =] Afterwards they went out to breakfast... Andrew's favorite meal.
I knew they would have fun, but I was most impressed by the three hours in the car. Darren said he talked almost the whole time! I guess that's some serious bonding. :) When they got home, the girls & I had ventured out to Pioneers Park for some fun with Dave & Shannon & their kiddos. (Thanks for the great morning adventure!) So, they took a nap, played the Wii, & ate lunch at Runza. It sounds like it was a big hit! I love this new tradition of a day out with Dad. (Do I get to do it on MY birthday?) What would you choose? What would your kids?
Well, my favorite memory with Darren from college was going on the Zip Line at World's of Fun with him and Lee - I'd choose that. My kids don't know him that well so they might not enjoy a day out with him. ;)
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