Last February Ethan picked a movie from the library that showed kids visiting Thomas around the country. After doing a quick google search I discovered that Thomas was actually coming to Boone, Iowa in September. So for the last 8 months we have been counting down. Ethan has been so excited to actually see Thomas, the last couple of weeks when the commercial for it came on TV he would run around the living room yelling, "I get to ride Thomas!"
His first glimpse of Thomas as he pulled into the station. He was dancing around and cheering.
All Aboard! Boarding the train.
The train ride was pretty fun! Ethan was pretty serious when the train started to go, a little overwhelmed with everything. He just had huge eyes the whole ride. We loved listening to the Thomas theme song as we went along.
The conductor gave Ethan and Caden a Jr. Engineer certificate at the end of our ride. Ethan generously gave Caden's to Clark. Clark has always wanted to be a Jr. Engineer.
When it was Ethan's turn to get his picture taken it was hard for us to get him to turn around. He wanted to chat with his good buddy Thomas.
After our train ride we participated in the other activities. Ethan could have spent all day driving these trains around the tracks. At one point this tent felt a bit claustrophobic during a heavy downpour, I've never seen more 2 year old melt-downs in my life! It made us really appreciate how well-mannered Ethan is!
Caden's always such a good little trooper!
I wish I could say I was wet from the rain, but apparently Caden's diaper needs to be changed more regularly than every 4 hours!
We ended our day by driving down the train tracks to a crossing where Ethan could watch Thomas in action. This was my favorite part of the whole day! Thomas gave Ethan some great whistles and peeps! All of the kids waved to us as they went by.
Even though it was several hours past his nap Ethan was too excited to sleep on the way home. For the 45 min. drive he just kept peeping like Thomas. "Can we go again, Peeeze?!" is what we have heard again and again tonight!
As a parent there is nothing more fun than seeing your child having the time of his life! Who would have thought that a day with Thomas could be so fun!
2 comments:
What a fun day!!! Love all the photos - the family photo of the 4 of you is so sweet, love the one of you & Caden smiling & the one of Clark & Ethan watching the train is precious.
We were watching Noah "crawl/scoot" backwards yesterday and remembering when Ethan was doing this when we first met him 2 years ago. What sweet sons you have!
So cute! I remember going with Matt. Seems like yesterday! Sounds like Ethan was way more excited! Can't wait to see him!
Post a Comment