Thomas the Train

Every Memorial Day weekend Thomas the tank Engine comes to Heber Valley to enthrall children. As the Jones crowd has many Thomas enthusiasts we have gone many times. This was the first time Miriam went on Thomas at 2 mon in 2008. As you can tell it was a bit cooler that year. She slept right through most of the experience! We didn't go in 2009 (because of us moving?), but we went back again this year and Miriam absolutely loved it! This was our May adventure (like going to the zoo).

We all met up there, took our ride on Thomas, then explored the other activities before having lunch at a nearby park (also part of the tradition) and went home. This year the weather was warmer but there was quite a wind that got stronger as the day went on. Here we are with Grandma Delta and all the boy cousins (the girls aren't as interested so they didn't come).

Here we are on the train, it took awhile to find enough seats for us and the 3 of us ended up together. I think Miriam's favorite part was hearing the whistle blew, that was how she really knew we were on a train. They had a great time watching the scenery go by.

The event is called a Day out With Thomas and have all sorts of other activities to do which come with admission on the train. They have the typical concession stand, a pavilion to eat with all different kinds of live entertainment going on (music, magic, etc), and the merchandise tent where you can get anything Thomas you could ever want (I studiously avoided it). You could also have your picture taken with Sir Topham Hat, a story tent to listen or watch Thomas movies, miniature golf, and you could play with bubbles or chalk. The thing we did the most of the tent with coloring pages to do of Thomas (the pic on the left) and a couple of train tables to play with (pic on right top). The right bottom pic is of Miriam showing off her Harold the helicopter sticker she got. The place is always crowded, but it is pretty fun.Everyone got their fill there and we headed over to the park to eat lunch that Deb got from Subway. Of course Miriam had to play at the park even though it was pretty blustery, Aaron slept through the experience. I was amazed to see Miriam climb up this big slide by herself and come down (bottom left pic cracks me up because Miriam is leading a whole line of kids up the slide!). She also found a friend to play with. She and the little girl held ands and went playing everywhere. Needless to say Miriam did not want to leave!

Thanks Grandma Delta for the awesome day out with Thomas!!!