Thomas the Train!

Preparing for Thomas: engineer hat, engineer kerchief, train whistle, and frog boots.

 I can't WAIT to see Thomas!

Say "cheese"!

 Thomas was huge, attached to the real train at the railroad an hour north of us.  The train rides went every hour, so there was about a 15 minute period every hour where it sat smoking on the track. We waited in a line worthy of Disneyland to sit on the bench in front of it and get our official picture taken.

 Thomas steaming away, so you can see the full view.

 The "Adventure" tent, with train tables galore.  He of course had to see how the bridge worked.

Very focused on moving the Duplo.

Sharing with a new friend.

 Posing in front of the screen with Percy, Thomas, and Rosie.  He was thrilled.

Then it was our turn for the train ride!  Xander's head is barely visible behind the family in front.

 Even Ari got into the train ride.

Handing the conductor our tickets to holepunch.

The conductor was cracking up at how seriously Xander was taking everything.

Totally jazzed to be on the train.

 Completely engrossed in the view outside.

 Train rides are so lulling.

 Jonathan and I posed.  Xander couldn't be bothered, he was on a train!

 After the train ride came the hay maze.

 I'm a smart boy, I can find my way out!

 Miniature golf came next. 

Concentrating so hard, it was almost a hole in one! 

 So that everyone can see busy it was.

 Xander loved my Thomas tattoo.  Ari was a bit more dubious.

Bounce house!!

The outing ended with story time and then a pizza lunch.  And, because it so special, we all went to the ice cream shop and Xander picked out his very own blue bubblegum ice cream.  All in all, it was a fabulous day.  I don't think Xander's ever been happier.  Thank you, Savta, for making it happen!