the okc train show {this train thing could last a long time.}

A couple of Saturdays ago, we made a mad dash up to "Okamona City" to surprise Miles with a quick trip to the OKC Train Expo at the state fair grounds.  We didn't really know what to expect other than Miles would get to see some model trains on display.

Though there was plenty to entertain the kids, this train show was geared toward adults.  That's right.  Grown men and women who act just like my little boy when it comes to trains.  There were train "scenes" 30' x 50' ......incredible...... everywhere.  It made me think that it's quite possible this train "phase" Miles has been in for a couple of years may not be a "phase" at all.

The entire Travel & Transportation building at the state fair was full of trains.  And we even found a couple of little corners dedicated to our favorite little engine.  It nearly took his breath away...

He was so into playing with the trains he forgot there were other people there.....Just started to climb up on the table and make himself right at home.

{Peek-A-Boo Mater underwear!}

There were tears when I tried to get him to move on from the Thomas tracks.  

But we quickly came across this vendor and the tears went away...  

{There's a look of "completely overwhelmed" on his face....just like me when I go in Victoria's Secret.  Oh wait, maybe that's another story for another time...  UPDATE:  It should be noted that M's "overwhelmed" is a positive experience amidst the trains he loves so dearly...my "overwhelmed" at VS is more of a panic attack.}

It was great that we found this nook because M's list to Santa was VERY specific as a result of seeing all these little toys.  His list was also over-the-top LONG.  Oooops.