Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine

Man did we have a great time weekend before last! We got to see Thomas up close and personal and take a super fun train ride on him too....well, at least Josh and I certainly thought it was fun. Joseph may not actually have cared anymore than he would about an everyday car ride. He managed to pull his thumb out of his mouth for a few smiles now and again.

The train took off and crept slowly, slowly down the track and back for about a 25 minute ride. I thought we were going to cross gullies and go through tunnels and over rickety bridges. While it wasn't very scenic or adventurous on the outside, inside we sang songs, clapped and stomped to music on the PA speakers. Joseph even got a certificate for.....um, something or other. I don't think I actually read it. Bad mommy. I'll say it was for completing passenger riding class with flying colors!

Casey was in charge of rallying the troops for this event and I am so glad she invited us to join them. There were a few activities for the kids like a tattoo tent, model train tent, petting zoo, a blacksmith, bounce house and slide. She took a bunch of these really great pictures so I credit her for the best ones. One of my favorites is this first one.

It was tight! HA! Love those knees all knocking together!

Showing off their tattoos. I'm pretty sure they didn't know what to think about that!