Day Out with Thomas

Below may be what some consider to be an insane amount of pictures for a single event.
But it simply could not be helped.
You see, the following is an overview of what might have been the best day of Elijah Hooper's life to date.
We. Rode. Thomas.
For real.

So excited...

even though he probably did not fully comprehend the awesomeness that would ensue.
The whole family.

Contrary to popular belief...Eli DID NOT karate chop Sir Topham Hatt.

Climbing on a REAL ENGINE!

Getting ready to get on Thomas!

On the train...

the train car we rode matched the train in E's hand.

He named him 'Slowpoke.'

His official name is Slowcoach...but Slowpoke is soooo much cuter.

Enjoying the ride.

Love the lighting in this picture!

Us with Mr. Conductor

(we got his autograph...he was super fun.)

THOMAS!!!

I must take this opportunity to say that Miss Chloe was a stupendous big sister this day.

While she is not a huge Thomas fan, she was happy and cooperative and excited for Eli.

We were so proud of you, Chlo.

Once again, Eli showing his overwhelming enthusiasm for picture taking.

There were TRAIN TABLES!

As an end to the perfectly sweltering day, we stopped by Choo Choo Cafe for ice cream.

Strawberry Mango Sherbet...thank you very much.

A memorable day to be sure!!

(AND we checked off one more item from our summer list...WOOHOO!)