Day Out With Thomas

On Saturday, Grant woke up saying "We're going to Thomas today!" It's no understatement to say he had been waiting for this day all year: the "Day Out With Thomas" event put on by the Boone Railway. The life-size Thomas the Tank Engine takes happy toddlers on a 20-minute ride. And ever since our ride last year, G had been looking forward to going again. This year we also took Grandma and Grandpa Smith.

It was a beautiful day, already starting to look and feel like fall in Iowa. The windows on the train were open, and we enjoyed the cool breeze.

G picked out his outfit the night before. Every day last week, he asked if he could wear his Thomas shirt, but we encouraged him to keep it clean until Saturday.

G doesn't always show his enthusiasm. In fact, much of the train ride he sat expressionless looking out the window. But every once in awhile he glanced up and grinned. That smile is priceless.

Miles, on the other hand, wears his emotions on his sleeve. We were actually surprised at how much he seemed to enjoy the train ride. 

I have a feeling we'll be doing this again next year.