Not-Live blogging from Omaha.

Our second day in Omaha included quite a few things. We went to the SAC museum and looked at old planes. Hayden didn't take as much of an interest as we had hoped, but it was fun for me. I really enjoy it. There was also an astronaut there. Not sure which one, but he was signing things. Hayden didn't take much interest and I didn't feel the need, so we just looked at him and walked on. It was very, very cold and windy that day, and Hayden had forgotten his change in the car. You see, he promised his mother to get some smashed pennies and there were 4 machines there. So, we braved the elements and ran out to get them. That occupied a few more minutes.

After looking at the planes and trying to explain the significance of the hardware we were seeing, we headed back to the east of town to Council Bluffs and quickly visited the church buildings there. We didn't actually go in, and it wasn't that interesting. I mainly went because it was close to the Union Pacific museum there. We had lunch at Taco Bell next door. Interesting, huh? Hayden just isn't one to show a whole lot of interest in things. He picks it up, so I don't

view my flapping gums as completely useless. but still, it would be nice for some feedback.

After the museums we, or I should say I, decided to explore the park that you see upon entering Omaha from the East. There are two very large trains up on the hill and I wanted to see them. Turns out, those are the two largest production trains ever used. The Steam Train is called "Big Boy" and has to be similar to the one I saw in North Platte. It is huge. I also found some information here. http://www.steamlocomotive.com/bigboy/. Don't know if that is of interest. 4-8-8-4. Huge train.

The diesel is big one too. Both are articulated trains, meaning that they turn in the middle. They have to in order to get through some of the turns.

The last part of the day was spent at the motel. The room the first night had a whole in the wall and the shower didn't work right. We got a different room for the next night. Hayden had the pool to himself and he thuroughly enjoyed it.

The next morning we went to Old Country Buffet for breakfast (which he again loved) and headed back home. It was a fun time. Hayden also got a few new video games out of the deal.