A Day Out with Thomas

After the coin carnival, we jumped in the car and headed up to Duluth while Owen napped.  We got to check out Canal Park and have dinner at Grandma's, then checked into our hotel and swam before bed.  Then today was the day - our train ride on Thomas!

We walked out just as the bridge was lifting up for a ship to pass under.  Owen said, "Amazing!"

 But then the ship let out some long, loud honks to thank the bridge and the bridge let out a few loud, long honks in reply.  He jumped so high and couldn't climb up Paul fast enough. :(  So much for amazing!

 A boy and his Daddy sharing a chocolate milkshake

 Splashing in the "cold" pool.  His teeth were chattering, so we went into the hot tub for a minute and he loved it.  We went back into the pool and he kept asking for the hot pool.  A lady told him he was a good swimmer and he was being such a little flirt with her!  I've never seen him act like that before.  He kept telling me that she was a pretty lady and asked about her the whole night. 

 Laying in our bed reading books before he had to go in his bed

 Thomas, Owen and Daddy

 There were lots of little stations to play at: trains, jump tent, bubbles, sand box, etc.

 Getting a temporary tattoo

 The final product...too bad he picked a train that we didn't know the name of!

 Ready for our ride on Thomas!

 Looking out the window on the train

 Riding on the train

 Sir Topham Hatt - had to see if he was real or not!  Watch out Santa!

 Playing at the park by the Duluth Aquarium

 That's my boy!

 Oh No! 

 After the playground, we drove around Daddy's old stomping ground.  This is the little house that he lived in his senior year.  That is where he met Bobby, Owen's Godfather.

 After lunch, we stopped at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.  Owen was ready for a nap, so he fit right in with this crabby looking bear!

 Enjoying his "M&M sucker" after we got home.

Even though it was a short trip, we had a really nice time.  Owen slept well, ate well, and loved Thomas.  On our way home, Paul and I both realized that today is only Saturday, so we have another full day off!