Thomas the Train

Chase LOVES Thomas the Train, and when we saw that Thomas was coming to the OKC Train Museum, we knew this was something we had to do. Chase put on his Engineer outfit Grampy got him, and we headed out to meet Thomas.

Not only was Chase about to see the "real" Thomas, he got to play under a tent full of train tables and trains... it was a dream come true for Chase...









It was a pretty big challenge to get Chase to leave the train table area, and it wasn't too pretty. But that seemed to be the way it went for all the parents trying to get their child to leave that area.

There was a lot going on, Thomas shows playing on one train car, model electric trains going around in another. Other tents outside had a clown making balloon animals, and they had Thomas and friends tattoos they were putting on the kids. There was also a tent where fun music was playing and a magician performed. And the biggest event, was the ride with Thomas....

When Chase first saw Thomas, his jaw dropped, and he waved very slowly in amazement that Thomas was REALLY right in front of him....







Chase is playing with his Thomas whistle, notice his Thomas tattoo... he has Percy tattooed to his other arm... Chase also received a Junior Engineer Certificate on the train.





After our train ride we went to meet Sir Top 'em Hat, the train yard manager... I am starting to think Chase is going to follow suit with my cousin Matthew and how he feels about people in costumes...



I told Danny to try to stand him up in front of Sir Top 'em Hat, but that wasn't going to happen, Chase wasn't about to let Daddy leave him alone up there!





One last picture with Thomas, then time to head home...




Bye Bye Hartman family... tooted Thomas...

SPLASH PARK FINALE!!!

For our Tuesday playdate we went to the Hunter Park splash pad, now that Fall is just around the corner I am sure this will probably be our last water playdate. Chase had a BLAST with his pals Nathan and Gracie!!!!









Chase flirting with Gracie...




The boys...






MANIAC!!!!



I guess I'll call it a day....


And I wish that was how it all ended, but in the last 20 minutes we were there, Chase fell and hit his head, and after he had calmed down from that he got stung on the cheek by a bee. Poor kid... he actually took the bee sting pretty well, he's a tough little guy.

Rockin Rib Festival

Well, we really, really tried to have a fun filled weekend, a staycation if you will, because Danny had this weekend off of work.

Friday we went to the Rogers County Fair... LAME. Did not even have one ride, game, or anything!! The highlight was the pickled foods that were judged... however you would judge a jar of pickled food.

Saturday we went to the Scottish Festival, which was fun, but SUPER hot outside. Danny found a new "lucky hat" and that was the highlight of that festival.



Sunday, we went to the Rib Festival, even with the scorching heat, we had the most fun here than we did on any of the other days. It was fun not only for the food and music, but my cousin Matt was there, and since we couldn't catch up to him to say hello, I decided to stalk him with pictures.

But first we had to eat...







When we were eating is when we first saw Matt fly by...



We knew he would be coming back so we waited and sure enough...



I yelled... Matt!! Matt!!! But it was pretty loud out there with the band playing..



Chase was getting a little restless so Daddy and Chase went to walk around while I stayed to photo stalk Matt...





He was all over the place!!!





Well, I know I won't catch up with Matt, so I guess I will find my boys and see what they are up to..



Of course, Chase's new thing..pushing the stroller everywhere...


And watching some bull riding...

Zoo Friend Appreciation Night

Last night the zoo had a special for all zoo friend members. They opened the zoo after hours and had free carousel and train rides, some behind the scenes of the animals, and live music. It was pretty fun!

Monkeys


A couple more monkeys and some goats


Chase thought it was pretty cool to be so close to the sheep and goats




The bears were showing off, one in the tree and one in the corner... (usually you never see them!)






Chase didn't know quite what to think about this...

Playing at the Park