Amelia and Thomas the Tank Engine

Two weekends ago, Amelia had a ball with GG and Granddad at their home in Salisbury, NC. The slumber-party was highlighted with a very special ride on Thomas the Tank Engine. Friday afternoon, Julianna loaded up Amelia in the family car and met GG half-way in Greensboro to hand off "QOB," as we like to call her ("Queen of Busy").

First on the agenda was a trip to Granddad's bank to say hello and then it was off to the church playground. Amelia played on all kinds of swings, toy airplanes, and slides. GG and Granddad made sure that Amelia burned off some energy before heading to the house for dinner and bedtime.

Saturday was the BIG day Amelia had been talking about for weeks! The threesome headed over to The North Carolina Transportation Museum where they got ready to meet and ride on Thomas, the famous tank engine.

The museum was decked out in pictures of Thomas’ friend Spencer and an inflatable Percy. Bob the Builder did a song and dance and a magician was on hand as well.

None of that could top riding on Thomas, however. GG, Granddad, and Amelia climbed aboard the passenger car and traveled over the tracks as Thomas happily chugged and tooted around Salisbury. Amelia couldn't have been happier and she hasn't stopped talking about her adventure.
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In addition to Thomas and the playground, Amelia got to see GG and Granddad's terrific new home under construction. She was sure to give her best buddie, Mickey, a full tour.
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We met up half-way again on Sunday for the hand-off and Amelia was not pleased. "No Dada, I can't go home!" Between the tears and bold statements, we finally got our little one in the car. Once settled in, the stories of the weekend began pouring in from the backseat - clearly she had a terrific time!

Thanks GG and Granddad for a great weekend!

And a special thanks to GG for all the great photos she took of the weekend. For more, see below...