Rylan Turned Two!!

We celebrated Rylan's second birthday August 6th... he has an obsession with trains, specifically Thomas the Tank Engine. One of his favorite shows is Dinosaur Train as well and the list of his love could go on and on. We thought it would be fun to let Rylan ride a real train for his birthday. So we headed out to Heber Valley Railroad and spent the day.


Waiting to board!!


He was full of smiles! Especially when the train blew its whistle!!


This train ride took us through the Deer Creek Reservoir and then along the Provo River. It was a very laid back scenic type of ride.




I've heard others call this the Heber Creeper and I figured that just meant it was old... but I quickly found out that this train literally crept along the path. It was slow enough for them to leave windows up and Rylan to stick his head out for the entire time. The picture below is Rylan for the first hour basically. He just sat there with his head out the window watching everything pass by.


Kyle got a shot of him by sticking his head out another window. Rylan got a kick out of it.


Kyle's parents came from Colorado to spend a couple of weeks here in Utah with everyone. We were so glad that they were able to make it and join us on the train ride. Below is Papa, Nana, Addilyn, and Rylan.


Afterward we went to eat at the very popular Dairy Keen - Home of the Train. I had heard about it, but had never been there before. It was seriously delicious!! They're milkshakes would be worth the 45 minute drive out there. They had a little kiddy train with tables to sit at. We actually sat inside where it was a little cooler, but afterward they came out and played around on it.

Addilyn on the train!


We did cake and presents later that night. Rylan was so excited to blow out the candle!


I was surprised that he was eating his cake so neatly, with his fork especially!


But it didn't last too long. He dug right in after tasting the first bite.


Rylan got a train table from us for his birthday! Anytime we go somewhere with a train table whether it be a friends home, doctors office, or wherever it might be... it is very difficult to pull him away without any tears. We found a great deal on one and he was so excited!!


I can't believe this little guy is two! He's full of so much energy and I love being able to have short conversations with him now that he is talking in sentences. I love his sweet kisses on the cheeks and bear hugs and can't imagine life without him!!