Video summary
The video captures the heartwarming celebration of Micah's first birthday, focusing on his initial interaction with gifts and family members. The day begins with a special surprise where Micah is introduced to a toy crocodile named "Crockagator" and a plush version of Sesame Street character Grover. Although there is some playful confusion between the characters, the excitement centers on Micah seeing these items for the first time. His brother, Theo, gets to open his own presents later, including a picnic basket, while the family enjoys a moment of shared joy as they prepare to leave for their main outing.
The family then heads to Tinker Town, an amusement park located near Auntie Mary's house in Winnipeg, which they had been hoping to visit all week due to previous weather issues and illness. Upon arrival, Theo gets to experience the thrill of driving a ride vehicle while Micah sleeps peacefully in the car seat, having already received his first gift earlier. Once awake, Micah takes his turn on the rides, though he is notably loud and energetic compared to his brother's more composed demeanor. The parents note that despite Micah not enjoying every moment of the drive, the overall atmosphere was positive, with short wait times and a clean environment that made the visit very pleasant for everyone involved.
A significant portion of the video is dedicated to praising the condition of Tinker Town, which has been operating for over thirty years yet remains remarkably well-maintained. The speakers are impressed by the lack of rust, creaky mechanisms, or faded paint on the rides, noting that the park looks as fresh as if it were new. They highlight that admission is affordable at twenty-five dollars per person with free entry for babies, and access includes all attractions without long lines. The family expresses strong satisfaction with the staff's friendliness and the park's cleanliness, leading them to highly recommend the location to other parents in the area who might be concerned about visiting an older amusement park.
In conclusion, the video serves as both a birthday vlog and a travel recommendation for families in the Winnipeg region. The narrative emphasizes that despite initial worries about the age of the park, Tinker Town offers a high-quality experience with modern amenities and excellent upkeep. The family plans to return soon, with Theo already requesting another visit, indicating that the day was a resounding success. As the video ends, the focus shifts back to Micah's upcoming party tomorrow, reinforcing the idea that this trip to Tinker Town is just the beginning of many happy memories for the young birthday boy and his family.
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[music]
>> Happy birthday.
Yeah.
Who's one today?
He's about to come down and see his
gifts. [music]
First birthday.
>> [music]
>> Hey Micah.
One year old.
>> [laughter]
>> Yeah.
>> Uh [music] yeah, I can get it open. Are
you going to help him?
Okay, thank you for asking, George. Hey
buddy, show it to Micah. It's Micah's
>> It's Micah's gift.
>> Yeah? Okay, you can't. There we go.
>> Wait Theo.
>> Theo, Theo, Theo, this isn't your
present. I'm going to [music] wait,
okay? Just wait. Let him see his first
gift.
Wow, it's a gator.
>> It's a gator.
>> A crockagator.
>> It's a crockagator.
>> Oh, yeah, and balls. [music] I know
you're going to throw those everywhere.
We're never going to see them again.
Okay.
Present number one [music] successful.
Who's that, Theo?
>> It's Kermit.
>> No, it's not Kermit. It's Grover, Super
Grover.
>> Grover.
>> Just like yours, but he's got his
costume on.
>> Wow.
Can I
open it now?
Open it now.
Open it.
>> We will in just a little bit. Let him
see his Grover first.
>> Wow.
>> Yeah, we sure will.
>> Now.
>> Micah, look at your picnic table.
>> Can I take it off?
>> Look at.
Look at.
Let Let Micah do it, buddy.
Happy birthday.
>> I will help you.
>> Happy birthday.
>> It got tape.
>> Oh, it has tape. Okay.
>> There you go.
>> Yeah.
>> Micah.
>> Wow. He's more excited about the bow.
>> I put it I put I put the stick on that.
>> Micah. [laughter]
>> Can I take the bow off?
>> Micah.
>> Can you get me a picnic basket for me?
>> We can get a picnic basket for you.
>> Thank you.
And for Grover.
>> Here, maybe if we put it up on the
picnic table.
Woah. Okay, let's see how this [music]
works. Oh.
Okay. You want to snuggle with Dad, or
you want to come see your toy?
>> Can I come?
>> Just hold on. Just wait. Let him try it
first, okay?
>> Let's
>> Come on, buddy.
Come on.
Yeah, I figured he'd like that.
My little baby who always chooses
violence, you can choose violence on the
Croc Gator instead of us.
Yeah, look. Watch.
>> Can I do one?
>> There we go.
>> I need to do one, too.
>> Of course. Yeah,
we can do your turn now.
>> Thank you.
>> You're welcome.
Okay. Can we share this with your
brother? Okay.
Woah.
WOAH.
>> LAY DOWN.
>> WHERE ARE WE GOING, BIRTHDAY BOY?
>> Say
Tinker Town.
>> Tinker Town.
>> The little stinkers.
>> [laughter]
>> Tinker Town.
Yay!
Woohoo!
>> We've been We've been trying to get to
Tinker Town all week, but there's been a
combination of us uh
being sick and it just not working out.
So, today's actually the best day for it
because it's beautiful outside.
>> Yeah, finally the weather's cooperating.
>> Is that
Is it not far away to story?
>> Pardon me?
>> No, far away to Crest.
>> No, we're not going to Jurassic Quest.
We're going to Tinker Town. We already
went to Jurassic Quest. It's gone now.
They're not in Winnipeg anymore.
>> Yes, we didn't film that one. We went to
Jurassic Quest and Theo's thinking we're
going to see dinosaurs, but I think
he'll be very pleased with what he does
find at Tinker Town.
>> Oh, yeah.
Cars.
>> You can drive cars. You can drive boats.
>> Go on a train ride.
Is it not
too far away there?
>> It's not too far away. It's just on the
edge of the city. Right before Auntie
Mary's house.
>> Right there?
>> Why is it there?
>> No, it's not too far away.
>> It's not too far away. No.
>> It's just above there.
>> Yeah.
>> Yeah, there it is.
>> You ready to go?
>> Yay!
>> Yeah!
>> Let's see if it fits.
>> Maybe. Yeah. [laughter] Let's go get in
the Tahoe.
>> Let's do it, buddy.
Mommy needs her coffee.
>> I need to start it up.
>> We'll start it up once we open the
garage door.
>> Okay.
>> All right, we're here.
You excited, Theo?
>> Yeah. I'm excited.
>> Yeah.
>> I hope it doesn't be loud.
>> It probably won't be too loud.
>> It won't be too bad.
>> The birthday boy is fast asleep.
>> Of course.
>> [laughter]
>> How about you? You excited?
>> I'm so excited.
>> Nice hat.
>> Thank you.
It's my favorite hat. I wear it
everywhere.
>> All right, I got to get the wagon out
and uh
Let's go check them out.
>> [laughter]
>> Sorry.
>> [music]
[music]
>> Theo, Theo!
>> Theo, Theo, go!
Woohoo!
>> [laughter]
>> He's literally steering it.
>> [music]
>> Good driving, Theo.
>> [music]
[music]
>> All right, your next Theo.
I'm going to get the purple one this
time.
>> Woah, purple one.
>> Go on in.
>> [music]
>> Hey, drive safe.
>> [music]
[music]
>> Okay.
Here we go.
Uh-oh.
>> [music]
>> What do you think, buddy?
>> [music]
>> Welcome to 1-year-old.
>> [music]
>> Is it yummy?
>> [music]
[music]
>> He's got the whole ride to himself.
There's no one else. The lineups [music]
here today have actually been very very
good.
We haven't had to wait for more than
like 2 minutes for any of the rides.
>> [music]
>> There's Mom getting all her Instagram
pics.
>> I'm trying.
>> You going to light up Instagram tonight?
>> Of course.
Of course. Poor Micah doesn't get to
ride any of the rides, but
next year. Next year.
>> Here he comes.
Go, Theo.
>> Woohoo!
>> So serious.
>> [music]
[music]
>> Getting in the big car.
Hey guys.
How was it, guys?
>> It was pretty cool. Micah didn't enjoy
driving the whole time.
>> Way to go, Micah.
>> screaming the whole time. He was not
having it.
>> Theo, what did you think of it?
Yeah, it was good.
You birthday [music] boy went for your
first drive.
>> Yeah, he's a big boy now. He drives.
>> [laughter]
>> It was a hot one, what did everybody
think?
>> That was great. That was so much fun.
>> I had so much fun, too.
>> It was? Yeah, Micah had fun.
>> Yeah.
>> Right?
Facing the other way.
It's hot, man. It's hot.
But yeah, we had a great time.
Tinkertown is so clean.
And the rides are all well maintained.
Nothing's faded. I don't know if they
repaint everything year
They must or at least every couple of
years cuz you think it's been here since
our childhood.
>> And it looks the exact same aside from a
couple of faded signs. Other than that,
like the rides like none of them are
like
creaky and like scary.
>> No rust.
>> No.
>> And they've been here A lot of these
have been here for 30 years or more. I
mean, they've added some new rides and
some rides we noticed weren't here
anymore. So, they probably
get new rides, but
>> Very impressed.
>> Yes. It's $25 a person. Babies are free.
And
yeah, you get the whole day. You get
access to everything and the lines
weren't very long today. You pretty much
get right on the rides.
>> Yeah. We'll be back very, very soon cuz
Theo's even requested to go back.
>> Right, Theo?
>> Yeah.
>> As soon as possible, right?
>> I was just so impressed. No garbage
anywhere. All of the people working the
rides were fun and pleasant.
I had a great time. Nothing but good
things to say about this. I was kind of
worried cuz it's such an old amusement
park. I thought it would look old and
feel old, but no. Very well maintained.
So, I would recommend this place
if you're in the Winnipeg area with
kids.
>> 1,000%. Even if you don't have kids, I
had fun on the rides.
>> And no one told us to say that.
We just want everyone to know. Yes,
Theo. You're He's getting impatient back
there.
>> Micah, did you have a good birthday?
>> It's just the beginning, man.
Tomorrow's your party.
>> [music]
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