So we went to Day Out with Thomas this year but forwent the train ride… He was all about the trikes last year — this time, he rode on one for like a minute and was off to the next thing. He’s into building and hands-on activities now. Oh and he took just a quick glance at Thomas when he rode in. “Do you want a picture with Thomas?” “No.” Guess you can infer he’s over him. Wah, wah, wah.

Hats off to Eric Carle, a beloved author:

He emphatically wanted to Strider instead of run this race. “I want to bike it like Uncle Dan did at that other race.”

Cheering squad at the start again!

But then Strider-ing is pretty much like running on a bike. :P

And who doesn’t love the après-workout noshing? :)

The venue at Little Elm Park was scenic, with great views (especially at sunset) of Lake Lewisville, a playground with interesting structures, beach, sand volleyball court and hiking trails.

Flirty or just friendly? The latter, please!

Other snapshots from E’s bodacious social scene (haha):

Worst hair salon visit to date! He acted perfectly ready for a haircut and just unexpectedly broke down (as in flailing arms/legs & loud tears) upon arrival. He was mostly inconsolable until the very end. Then we played with the trains there for a like an hour and all was okay again in his world. ;-)

He was juuuust shy (like a hair — maybe from that cut, ha!) of riding the jeeps at Frisco Safety Town. Huge letdown. :(

One of the teen workers let him at least sit on one for awhile… until an older dude shooed him away. Grown-ups always ruin everything. Hehe.

Peepin’ Elias. No worries, it’s legit.

Finally got a pic with all 3 of Mommy’s BFF’s girlies!

Schweatiness.

Always all smiles for i.c.! It’s even sweeter when it’s free. :)

Chef Elias cookin’ up a storm at school.

And this is how he crashes. ;P Or…. pretends to!