Thomas the Train

We took the kids to see a real life Thomas the Train, this weekend, that they could actually ride. The weather was perfect and the kids had a lot of fun. I guess they have a train that looks just like Thomas and it travels around the US and gives little 30 minute rides. They have a bunch of games and other fun things for the kids to do to make a day of it. It was only about 1/2 an hour away and the kids had no idea what we were doing until we got there. It is funny to tell them we are going to a surprise and listen to the things they think of that could be the surprise. It was a great way to spend the afternoon and enjoy the beautiful weather. I think next year we will skip the ride and just do all the other stuff. The train is the only thing that costs money and is way to expensive for the amount of time you actually spend on the train. You could easily spend the whole day playing and not having to spend any money.


Nolan playing the bean bag toss game, into a toilet.


Nolan standing in line, next to a picture of Thomas, waiting to get his picture next to the real thing. He is in a Thomas phase right now and loves him.


Sir Topham Hat and the kids.


One of the other activities was a magic show and Maddux got to be one of the helpers. He helped join 6 metal rings together and then separate them again.


Jennie with the kids on the actual train. The ride was pretty short and not much A/C. I think the kids just liked being on a train and didn't mind too much.


This is where Payton spent the majority of the day.


Here is the actual train pulling into the station for our ride.


The kids with the train conductors.


Jennie and Payton with the conductors(Payton is already camera shy).

Overall it was a great day and if Thomas ever comes to your neck of the woods I would recommend going and spending some time there. You can ride the train once just so the kids can say they went on it but I would skip that afterwards and just do the rest of the activities.