A Day out with Thomas

So... Rand is a little obsessed with trains, especially Thomas the Train. I heard Thomas was making a stop close to Fort Benning (well just under 2 hours away) at the Sam Shortline and I knew Rand would love it!

When we arrived we got a piece of paper where if we got 4 stamps at 4 different locations Rand would get a prize. We were sure to visit each stop to not only enjoy the activity (Music and Story time, Thomas train tables and coloring and crafts, meet Sir Topham Hatt and go to the gift shop) but to get a stamp.

After receiving all our stamps we got to meet Thomas before boarding the train for our departure at 12:45. Rand was so excited to meet Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt. When he first saw Thomas he shrieked with excitement and yelled "It is is BIG THOMAS!"

Rand had such a great time today and it was well worth the trip.

Pumpkin Picking

On our way home from Florida, we stopped at Mark's Melon Patch to pick some pumpkins. Since Germany doesn't really celebrate Halloween, this will be Rand's first Halloween and we are very excited to experience all the Halloween festivities here in America. 

Mark's has much to offer. It has animals, a maze, a bouncy pumpkin, lots of games and of course, pumpkin picking! They also have tons of great fresh produce like vegetables, honey, nuts and even cotton. 

Picking peanuts off the branches.

 Rand enjoyed climbing on the old tractors and picking the perfect pumpkin with Daddy.

Mark's Melon Patch

8580 Albany Highway
Dawson, Georgia 39842

1hr 15min from Fort Benning