Day Out With Thomas

Last weekend we went to Day Out With Thomas.  I grossly underestimated how busy/popular it would be and that the parking lot would be completely packed requiring us to go to overflow parking almost a mile away.  In turn we missed our train despite running while lugging both boys. Thankfully the man in charge of everything took pity on us and allowed us to catch the next train.  This was of course before I realized we forgot the diaper bag (with my wallet and everything else we needed for the boys) in the car.  So while Tom went back to the car (with Owen, since he's attached to him at the hip), I had to go back to the kind gentleman and plead yet again for him to allow us on the next train.  Thankfully it wasn't an issue and we finally boarded the Thomas train.

Despite our bad luck with actually getting on the train, we had some good luck while riding.  It was supposed to rain on and off all day, but somehow the only time it rained (and torrential downpoured) was when we were actually on the train.  We had to quickly put the windows up, but other than that we stayed nice and dry.

After the train ride, we walked around for a little to check out the railway museum and grab lunch, but then we headed home.  Next year we will definitely allow for more time and plan to make a day out of it. I had no idea they were going to have so many other activities in addition to the train ride!

When Owen only wants Daddy, I get the pleasure of carrying the big guy. Thank goodness for ring slings!

Learning how to spray water from a fireman

Thomas!

The only genuine smile I caught all day

Brothers!

Family pic

Sun after the rain

Cheeeeeese!

Clowns!

Railway museum

Day Out with Thomas was exhausting!