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Day out with Thomas 2009

A couple of weekends ago, the grandparents were nice enough to watch the twins so Keith and I could take Connor to the annual Day out with Thomas event. This was our first year going, but we plan on making it a tradition. Held at a railway museum, there was lots to see besides just the Thomas stuff. Connor had an absolute blast!



watching trains go by



cooling off from the summer heat




Connor's first tattoo. Mommy and Daddy are so proud! ;)




riding on Thomas!

Comments

Quadmama said…
Lucky you! The event comes to our area too and it's the weekend of my daughters' birthday... but I'm severely motion sick and afraid I wouldn't make it through the actual ride on Thomas!
Unknown said…
I really need to make it home once during the summer. Ethan would love this. We're very envious.
SarahMarie said…
Quadmama - there are other things to do besides ride on the train. Some of the moms in my twins club didn't even bother with train tickets, but did all the other things.

Tima - If you do make it home, stop in Chicago and we can all go together!

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