Super Angie... a loss of innocence

Ever since I can remember, Dallin has been a huge fan of Thomas The Tank Engine. We go each year to ride on Thomas when he comes to a train depot near us. We even visited Thomas in Australia. We have a big train table (thanks Santa Jeff) and every train from the series. Although the boys don't watch Thomas much on TV anymore, they still play trains at least once a week.

So, this year, we went up to Heber to ride the train. Tanith instantly got excited when she saw the train. Brennan was excited too, but Dallin...suddenly it dawned on him, that he isn't that into Thomas anymore. (although he really wanted to buy something in the toy tent!!)

Tanith had a blast riding on the train, looking out the windows. Brennan loved his temporary tattoo of Thomas on his face, and enjoyed riding on the train as well. Dallin sat on the train, grumpy. "this is dumb" he would mutter.

While on the train, we ride past a stream and on the bank of the stream we see a dead cat. Suddenly life is good again for Dallin. "Thomas hit the cat! toot toot...meow...splat! LOL LOL LOL"

Goodbye to Thomas, hello big boy stuff...dead cats and all...

--Super Angie (with a tear in her eyes)