All Aboard!

When Kyle and I heard that Thomas the Train was coming to OKC, we knew we had to make sure that our Thomas fanatic child got to go. So, I planned ahead and took the last Friday in September off work.  I knew this would be Hudson's big birthday gift from us, but also knew I could in no way keep it a secret. 

Unfortunately I told Hudson we were going to see Thomas about five weeks in advance and had to deal with his disappointment every day for that five weeks until finally, it was THE DAY!

He started the day off by getting dressed in just about everything Thomas the Train he could find.  Not joking folks; Thomas underwear, socks, shirt, backpack and even his Thomas hat (which he later decided was just a little too much Thomas for even him).

Nothing but pure excitement on his face as we left the house.

We arrived at the OKC Railway Museum and it became apparent that this was definitely going to be the best day of his entire three-year-old life.

He was overwhelmed by all of the Thomas activities and by Thomas the train himself, that he was left completely speechless.  His favorite part was defintely getting his picture taken with Thomas and getting to ride him. 

Overall, it was the perfect day and the best birthday present we could've given him!



A Boy & His Boots

Well, it happend.  A few weeks ago we finally broke down and bought Hudson his first pair of cowboy boots.  We went to our Stillwater Atwoods store so Kyle could browse for the things he would need for the upcoming dove hunting season.  After a while of looking for things that his daddy needed, Hudson decided to switch gears and started his own hunt for the perfect pair of boots and Wranglers. 

It didn't take long to find the perfect pair of size 3, slim fit Wranglers for the little guy; and I must say there's nothing cuter than a toddler boy bottom in Wranglers.  The perfect pair of boots didn't come so easily.  We tried at least a dozen pairs on and finally decided on "the green ones," as Hudson said. 

The next few days consisted of boots, boots and more cowboy boots.  Boots with shorts, pajamas, underwear, it didn't matter.  He loved them!