A Day with Thomas the Train

Today was Mason's day out with Thomas the Train. It was an early morning and one filled with lots of anticipation.

It was a beautiful day and yes the highway was this empty...boy we don't miss LA traffic!

though it was only a 30 minute drive, Mason decided he needed a power nap

The first time he heard the train....it's coming, it's coming!

Chasing the train

The conductor waving Hello!

this will be his first train ride...the anticipation!

looking for frogs in the ponds we passed

after the train ride, it was time for some other rides...Mason's first carnival ride

that's us, way up high

Mason got to ride this one alone...very exciting

then the carousel

It was a great day and we hope to visit Edaville again, soon!

Another day at the farm

It was a beautiful Fall morning that beckoned a trip to the farm...how could we resist. We visited the Weir River Farm again and this time, we got to see sheep and pigs! Mason loved the chickens and one "loved" him a little too much, which resulted in a cut on his finger.

Blueberry the Rooster

PIGS!

Miss Llama

Moments before that sweet looking chicken decided it wanted to taste Mason. The many requests for him to keep his hands/fingers back, apparently fell on deaf ears.

The artist within

Mason has been exploring the world of finger paint and so far, he has been doing great. Sure he tasted the paint a few (way too many) times, but the final product was great. Here are a few pictures that capture the painting journey.

Random summer pics

Mason is a goofy boy, he loves to make people laugh and seems to go out of his way, to do so.

sometimes the task needs to be a little more challenging

chilly water
but he loves it

the best dog

and his best friend

sharing snacks...one for you

one for me

Popsicle!

What better way to enjoy a summer day, then a popsicle!

New England Zoo

The 4th of July weekend, took us to the Back River, the Duxbury Beach and the New England Zoo. Boy was it a busy weekend! Here are a few pictures from the New England Zoo in Boston. Like the Santa Ana zoo in CA, it was small, but had some great exhibits.

Mason wasn't too sure about the Giraffes

Bad picture (no flash allowed) but a great Gorilla exhibit

Mason spotted a sleeping baby gorilla

how can a 200 pound rodent be so cute!

hippo

Part of the aviary exhibit was a Flight Walk. It is a walkway, about 3 stories up, within a giant aviary. It was amazing and housed 2 giant Condors.

Entrance to the indoor aviary

my handsome guys

Part of the zoo was closed due to a movie shoot, which was interesting, since you could see how the sets were built.