Today we spent the Day with Thomas the tank in Snoqualmie, Wa. We had purchased the tickets back in April for Cooper's 4th Birthday. We figured he didn't need anymore toys, we wanted to give him an adventure! I have never seen Cooper and Logan so excited about anything we've done with them since we've rode the horse in Montana. You can see the anticipation on Cooper's face as we were on the shuttle bus to downtown Snoqualmie. Logan was constantly saying "choo choo"!
Everywhere we went Cooper was fascinated by the trains. Getting a picture with him looking at the camera was very difficult. We decided to forego the usual stroller for Logan and hooked him up to the Doggy Leash. It's sounds harsh, but it's a Dog backpack with a tether. He really enjoyed being able to walk with us and not be confined to sitting all day.
They had pictures of all the characters along the fence-line around the event. Cooper and Logan are here with Henry. And yes I know their names. We were given a map to get stamped at 4 differant locations. When we collected our stamps, we went to the gift shop to recieve a special prize.
One stop was to visit Sir Topham Hatt. Sir Topham Hatt is the owner and railway boss of the Island of Sodor, (Thomas' home),
He was there to greet us. Logan was trying to figure him out the whole time and Cooper shook his hand.
Trying train whistles wasn't as exciting as the model trains that were next to them.
Tattoo time-
Trying train whistles wasn't as exciting as the model trains that were next to them.
Tattoo time-Here's Logan's tattoo of Henry
And Cooper's of Thomas.
And Cooper's of Thomas.
The boys' favorite stop was the Imagination Station.
They had at least 10-12 train tables, and trains under the tent, where the kids could pretend to be Thomas, Henry, Percy,Gordon, Bertie, or Harold, etc. We arrived at the event early enough that there wasn't alot of kids there, so the boys were able to really get into playing without a crowd.
We spent a good portion of our time here. Which was great because it was under a tent and blocked us from the sunshine.
Our next stop was the Storytelling/Viewing tent. As you can see Logan sat still to watch Thomas. It 's the only TV show he will actually stop what he's doing, sit and watch. Here they could also do Thomas puzzles, Color a Thomas picture, or even do some stamps with the characters.
We took a little break from our adventure to sit and watch Thomas go by with some passengers.
While Thomas was unloading/reloading passengers we took the oppertunity to take a quick family picture with Thomas. It took 3 shots to get both of the boys to look at the camera and not Thomas. We were even able to get a picture with Mr. Conductor.
As we were leaving the photo area Cooper got really upset. He thought we were done for the day and didn't want to leave. But it was time for us to get in line for our train ride. We were the first one's in line for our departure time. Cooper calmed down when he saw Thomas go by with his passengers. He was finally understanding that we were next. You had to be there to see the excitement he displayed. He doesn't really jump with both feet off the ground yet, so when he does jump it's more like a galloping in place. Let's just say he was doing that and screaming
They had at least 10-12 train tables, and trains under the tent, where the kids could pretend to be Thomas, Henry, Percy,Gordon, Bertie, or Harold, etc. We arrived at the event early enough that there wasn't alot of kids there, so the boys were able to really get into playing without a crowd.
We spent a good portion of our time here. Which was great because it was under a tent and blocked us from the sunshine.
Our next stop was the Storytelling/Viewing tent. As you can see Logan sat still to watch Thomas. It 's the only TV show he will actually stop what he's doing, sit and watch. Here they could also do Thomas puzzles, Color a Thomas picture, or even do some stamps with the characters.
We took a little break from our adventure to sit and watch Thomas go by with some passengers.
While Thomas was unloading/reloading passengers we took the oppertunity to take a quick family picture with Thomas. It took 3 shots to get both of the boys to look at the camera and not Thomas. We were even able to get a picture with Mr. Conductor.
As we were leaving the photo area Cooper got really upset. He thought we were done for the day and didn't want to leave. But it was time for us to get in line for our train ride. We were the first one's in line for our departure time. Cooper calmed down when he saw Thomas go by with his passengers. He was finally understanding that we were next. You had to be there to see the excitement he displayed. He doesn't really jump with both feet off the ground yet, so when he does jump it's more like a galloping in place. Let's just say he was doing that and screaming " Thomas, Mom! Look it's Thomas! He was doing this all day, but now that we were closer to him, he just kept going. Even Logan was pointing and grinning "Choo~Choo!" This picture shows us waiting for Thomas. We were glad the Smith's and the Monson's were able to be there with us.
Finally, Thomas returns and it's our turn!
Since we were the first in line, we were able to be in the passenger car behind Thomas. It took everything within Cooper to not run to the steps and hop in. He was a very good listener and stayed with us.
Here's the whole group.
The 30-minute train ride was really relaxing, after spending almost 3 hours playing with trains and with the other activities.
Even Logan was loving it! Although the motion of the train was putting him to sleep.
After our train ride it was time to board the shuttle bus and return home.
Logan was out before we hit I-90, James was out once we were on HWY 18 and Cooper was watching "Thomas and the Magic Railroad" for the millionth time and had lost his voice. I would say it was a great day with Thomas.
Finally, Thomas returns and it's our turn!
Since we were the first in line, we were able to be in the passenger car behind Thomas. It took everything within Cooper to not run to the steps and hop in. He was a very good listener and stayed with us.
Here's the whole group.
The 30-minute train ride was really relaxing, after spending almost 3 hours playing with trains and with the other activities.
Even Logan was loving it! Although the motion of the train was putting him to sleep.
After our train ride it was time to board the shuttle bus and return home.
Logan was out before we hit I-90, James was out once we were on HWY 18 and Cooper was watching "Thomas and the Magic Railroad" for the millionth time and had lost his voice. I would say it was a great day with Thomas.
I took a few shots of the ceiling, and of the glass artwork along the wall.
Raising the flag.
