A Day Out With Thomas... And then Daddy got to see the Thunderbirds

We have had a fantastic weekend. And there's still a birthday party tomorrow to attend.

Ellie is a huge Thomas the Tank Engine fan and I had a surprise for her on Friday. The Northern Railway Museum is one of the places where they bring a Thomas look-a-like for rides and pictures. We got in the car and told her when we were on the road where we were going. She was ecstatic. We got our first taste of "Are we there yet?" Fortunately, Snoqualmie is under an hour away. When we saw Thomas parked on the tracks, she went berzerk. I think it was the happiest I have ever seen her.

Ellie in her new conductor hat. She was all ready to run the train. We were a little worried about whether she would like the ride. Well, our fears were completely unfounded.

Campbell was all grins. She had just as much fun as Ellie. By the end of the ride, we couldn't keep her on the train. She was leaning out the window, waiving at cars and generally having a blast.
The train ride goes down toward Snoqualmie Falls. From the tracks you can't see it but we drove down the line after the train ride. The Salish Lodge & Spa is on the bluffs right above the Falls and I think it's a prime candidate for a Daddy/Mommy getaway.


Nana watched the kids on Saturday afternoon and I took advantage of the break by going over to McChord Air Force Base for their Air Show. I had never seen the USAF Thunderbirds and they did not disappoint.


Charlie: So lieutenant, where exactly were you?
Maverick: Well, we...
Goose: Thank you.
Maverick: Started up on a 6, when he pulled from the clouds, and then I moved in above him.
Charlie: Well, if you were directly above him, how could you see him?
Maverick: Because I was inverted.
Iceman: [coughs whilst saying] Bull****.
Goose: No he was man, it was a really great move. He was inverted.