We took the girls to the county fair last night. When they were finally ready, I realized they’d blend right in with the carney folk.
It probably goes without saying, but Ava dressed herself.
Once we talked Olivia into leaving her two blankets, three lovies and teddy bear in the car, we made our way to the petting barn.
This nice cow really enjoyed the feeding, and he left Ava a little something in return. Thank goodness for anti-bac.
When the kids saw the midway, they were pretty much done with the farm animals. It was at this point that Bryan decided the rides didn’t look safe, and suggested perhaps we skip this part of the fair.
Sixty minutes later, we’d spent roughly $648 dollars on tickets and thoroughly enjoyed the ferris wheel that Bryan was sure would end up rolling down the countryside with his family inside. (That’s assuming, of course, that we hadn’t already fallen out of the “really low gates.”)
I wish I had video of my sweet husband yelling, “AVA! HOLD ON!”
Olivia was barely tall enough for most of the rides, but we found a few just for the little ones.
If the tears on the way back to the car were any indication, I think the girls were sad to leave. Bryan says the midway is open until midnight tonight…
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Posted by Rebecca's Mom on August 7, 2010 at 4:43 pm
There should be a warning note on this post that states: Grammas should leave the room prior to the viewing this section. When did Ava become so dare-devilish??? Cute photos of very cute little girls!
Posted by Rebecca on August 7, 2010 at 4:44 pm
That was the exact phrase I used! I blame splash mountain at Disney.
Posted by Karyl on August 7, 2010 at 4:50 pm
The last two photos really say it all – pure joy! That is the great thing about being a kid!
Posted by Rebecca on August 7, 2010 at 4:51 pm
We really did have a great time!
Posted by jsmith425 on August 7, 2010 at 8:25 pm
That looks like so much fun! Bryan, don’t you remember Peony Park???
Posted by Laura on August 8, 2010 at 8:28 am
I agree–those last two photos are priceless! I love Ava’s expression on the mini-roller coaster and Olivia’s expression on the bouncy car! So adorable.
Posted by Dawn on August 8, 2010 at 10:53 am
I have to admit that we skipped the ferris wheel ourselves due to safety concerns: the safety gate was practically non-existant.