Thomas Live

"They're two, they're four, they're six, they're eight, shunting trucks and hauling freight."

For the past few days Evan and I have had that song running through our heads.  That is because on Saturday morning we had a date! We left Ben and Ian at home for a morning to themselves and headed out to go see Thomas Live!  Thomas the Train had come to town, and since Evan is such a Thomas fan, we had to go see it.  We decided to make it a special morning out and went with our friends Abby and Quinn (just the moms and the older boys).  Our friends Hilary and Carson were supposed to join the party as well, but at the last minute, Carson got sick, Bummer!

So, that morning, Abby stopped by and picked us up.  It was great fun being able to ride in the same car all together.  We headed to downtown Raleigh, parked in our parking garage, and made it to the show with plenty of time.  We had time to buy and eat some snacks, use the potty twice, and check out the building.  The boys particularly liked the balcony overlooking the lobby.

(The boys have some fun looking down into the lobby.)

(What a pair!)

At 11, the show started.  It was great!  Evan was entranced.  He watched the whole show which was over an hour long.  Thomas danced, puffed, talked, played, and saved the day along with all of his friends.  The best part was when they broke out into our favorite song from the Thomas video that we are constantly watching at home. 

(A view of the stage)

(The perfect snack)

When he left his first big live show, Evan was just giddy.  He kept singing the songs and couldn't stop talking about the show.  We finished off the great day with milkshakes from McDonalds on the ride home.  Yay for Thomas Live!

(Moms and their boys after the show)

(Here was Evan just after the show.  He was singing his favorite Thomas song.  I think this boy had fun!)