Grammy's Birthday and Autumn Grandparent Tour

Today AB and the rest of the Nungesser clan went to visit AB's matrnal grandmother to celebrate her birthday.

Along wthe way we stopped to pick up pumpkins for carving Jack-O-Lanterns for Hallowen. AB was a big help getting the pumkins from the patch to the car.

Then AB headed to Grammy's house for lunch followed by brithday cake.






And then he headed over to his paternal granparents house. Here he started off with a diaper change complimented by a tantrum.


But qucikly recovered his composure and got on the Hog rocker.


Then it was on to his granfather's slot car track. Yes, AB has a 64 year old grandfather with an 8' x 8' slot car tack in his basement. And we wonder what keeps him so youthful?








Finally, PJ's on, it was AB's turn to practice for the family deadlift competition.

Thomas The Tank Engine Arrives At Nungesser Station

Earlier this month Nungesser's parents took AB and family to lunch where he was throughly captivated by his toy Thomas The Tank Engine. Well the next week Papa Jordy and Nungesser went to Berwyn's Toy Trains in Berwyn, Illinois to get more Thomaslike cars, tracks, and other accessories. Ostensibly Nungesser and Papa Jordy went to buy toys for AB, but I think you all know who really wanted to buy toy trains!

So Nungesser and Papa Jordy brought the purchases home and began to unload and set up. The first order of busness was to unpack the Island of Sodor table we purchased and assemble it. AB enthusiastically offered his "assistance."

Then AB moved in to help position the table's strechers.

"Yeah, feels sturdy Dad, I think it'll work".

"I want those tools on the table, PLEASE!!!!"

"Looks like good work Papa Jordy, but why isn't it finished yet?"

"I'm glad you've finished assembling the table. It'll be strong enough to hold the tracks. Now where are those tracks?"

Pause for a group snap-portrait.

"You want a cheerio?"

"I musn't forget my snack, it's chocolate pudding."

"OK Mom, enough already, I'm mising something!!"

Meanwhile, Papa Jordy moves on to install the track.

AB checks out the newly installed Island of Sodor Hospital, complete with Emergency Room and Helipad for Harold the Helicopter.

AB inspects the Island of Sodor Firehouse and the workings of its garage door.
















Papa Jordy unpacks locomotives and cars and sets them on the track...



And AB plays with them.



AB fills Papa Jordy in on how Thomas navigates the tracks around Sodor.

AB tests the railworthyness of his Fuel car before coupling it to one of the locomotives, like Thomas or James.

And demonstrates for Papa Jordy.

Papa Jordy demonstrates track and bridge repair after AB has taken-out a section or two and suggests being gentle with the tracks and bridge supports .

And AB tells Papa Jordy what he thinks of that suggestion...



An aerial view of AB's Sodor.



And AB's triumphant reflection on the fruit of the evening's labors.

Have A Ball

This is going to be the photo on the holiday card this year for Nungesser and family. The caption:

"'Tis The Season, Have A Ball..."