There’s very little that I enjoy more than a good old-fashioned country fair, and I have to say that tonight, I was walking on air. My in-laws, Jim and I took the girls to one this evening, and I think I was just as giddy as the girls when we pulled into view of the carousel’s flashing neon lights. The girls let out excited squeals all the way into the fairgrounds as they pointed at one spinning ride after another, and I couldn’t blame them. There’s just something magical about all the sights, sounds and smells of a fair. It’s like a redneck Christmas party, complete with blinking lights, cheerful music, desserts and fried food as far as the eye can see, barns full of adorable animals, rows of tents with chatty vendors and goods you never knew you needed. We had an incredible time soaking in all the fun (and probably the scents as well, given the amount of time we spent in the animal barn). I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. Our smiles will communicate volumes, I’m sure!
Oh my goodness, what a fun fair!! The girls were radiantly happy! Good job, parents and grandparents!
Emily:
I am so glad you have good memories of county fairs. When I saw your first picture it brought me right back to about 1987 when we went to the Walnut Festival. I convinced you to go on the Tilt-a-Wheel with me. It was the worst ride of my life and I believe your life. You were screaming the whole time and I could not restrain you from being thrown around the caged seat. I pray that this episode did not scar you. Your blog today might be an answer to this prayer.
Dad
Love those smiles! Might have to trade in an atv for a pony soon?????
Dad, don’t worry, you didn’t sour me on the fair experience in the least. Perhaps you just gave me a healthy dose of apprehension about any ride that has the word “Tilt” in its title. Good thing the kids are content with the merry-go-round at this point!
Janet, I think the chances are pretty slim that we’re trading in our ATV for anything other than a newer-model ATV! 🙂 But a girl can dream… 🙂
I love Susie’s ponytail 🙂