Saturday, August 22, 2009

Last weekend's update

Because I was so school focused this past week, I never got around to sharing the pictures from last weekend's follies.

We made our annual trek to the Illinois State Fair.



We made the decision to let them ride this ride for the first time this year. They both were well above the height requirement and were both begging, so I gave in. I'm not going to lie though, I about crapped myself (and no, there is no better way to phrase that) after the thing started moving. I have an absurd fear of carnival rides/heights/things that go fast, in fact my palms are sweating as I am typing this and reflecting on the moment.



Clearly, they were not phased by my constant screams on the sidelines...



I love the sheer joy on their faces in this one...



We and by we I mean A. always takes the kids on the big slide. After going down first with the boy, they were quite disappointed in the lack of speed they were able to achieve. They made up for it on the second pass with the girl and while this picture isn't the best, you will see what happens when you get over zealous on the big slide. (this one is just for you Grandma Gayle)

2 comments:

Jamie said...

oh how i love the state fair. and did i notice a fake cow to milk? when did they do away with betsy? sad. thanks fro bringing me back to my childhood with this post.

G-Ma Gayle said...

butt,i digress, gives new meaning to feeling the burn. loved it! Kids look like they are having such fun...bet the big one did too!!!