Ever since Josh was a little boy, trains of every size, shape & color have been a subject of interest. His grandparents got him started on the Thomas trains & all that entails. If we added up the price of all the trains, track & extras we would probably have enough money to send him to college.
It seemed that Thomas was getting a little "old" as of late. That is until Aaron & Kirsten came. Thomas & his friends are out in full swing again. Josh & I built a giant train track & then put Josh's little Christmas tree in the middle of it. That was Kirsten's suggestion, & it was a beautiful one. We put lights all through the little train village. What special memories with the kids. Thanks to all the family & friends who have added to Josh's train collection. It has made for many "mother-son" memories throughout the years. We have been building giant tracks for years.
A few years ago, Lonnie even went so far as to arrange through a friend for Josh to drive the engine that goes from Hanover to Gettysburg. (I'm quite sure this was not allowed, but somehow it all came to pass.) Anyway, Josh LOVED that experience. Josh's great-grandpa used to work on the railroad when he was younger. It's no wonder Josh is such a train freak. Thank you Pappy!
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