David’s first kite flying experience is accompanied by an excellent windy spring day. “I’m above the clouds!” Just watch out — you may lose a shoe.

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Joe received a package that somehow needed a copious amount of bubble wrap packing. He couldn’t wait to bring it home and share it with David. Get on board the Pop Train. Hop hop, the poppin’ train.

Plus, it was a great tax relief to see David pop every single bubble.

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As you can see, like many of us, David enjoys singing while he plays, especially if no one is (or seems to be) watching.

Feel free to comment below what you think the song is. We’re still trying to figure it out.

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In May, the Banks Family went on two train-filled activities, the first at Lake Metroparks Farm Park for their annual “Railroads in the Parks,” as well as the miniature steam-powered engines that you can ride through the woods at nearby Penitentiary Glen Reservation. At Lake Farm Park, various gauges of model trains were on display in the main building, but we still had time for David’s first pony ride.

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Two weeks later, we couldn’t miss “Day Out with Thomas” at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. David had a spring cold and touch of fever that weekend, but enjoyed it nonetheless, a big fan of Thomas and friends (lately, Hank is his engine du jour). Sheryl and I thought the event was a little too commercial, and we’d probably prefer to ride the train here when Thomas is away.

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Note to parents: Tickets are for the train ride; you can simply bask in the commercial glow of Thomas merchandise and other activities for free. On board the train, most of the kids we saw were impatient with looking out the window and at each other after about 10 minutes — an experience like being trapped in a large car with a huge family. Maybe the Polar Express event is more interesting.

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Trouble on the Tracks

Sometime this month, we pulled out all the wheeled toys out of the garage, drew train tracks on the driveway with chalk, and played Thomas outdoors. As always, there was trouble on the tracks. Luckily, no one was hurt. Quickly edited by Daddy, with a nudge and wink for the background soundtrack.

Trouble on the Tracks, May 10, 2009

Trouble on the Tracks, May 10, 2009 – 03-Jul-2010

Day Out with Thomas

This is followed by the video of Thomas the Tank Engine pulling in, with David smiling, but that’s about as exciting as it gets. No strollers allowed on board, thank you.

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– 19-Apr-2008

Home Depot should take a few pointers from David regarding the proper use of mulch in your yard. It goes in the hole! Watch the video below for more tips.

We love to listen to him talk. People tell us it’s fun until he starts talking back. For now, we’re hinged on his every word.

As soon as the good weather broke (and before 55 degrees became the daily high for a spell), we were chasing after David, hitting the ground running! “David, wait. David, wait!” Repeat.

A couple of milestones in David’s life before we lose them in the blur of activity:

• February 2, 2008: David opens the refrigerator by himself.
• April 26, 2008: David poops on the potty by himself.

Now watch the video.

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More photos from this day.

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