Morning at the Fair

My posts lately have been fewer and far between. Something I hate, but is also unfortunately just the reality of me being back at work. I hope to still get at least one post a week (hopefully more), but we will just have to wait and see how it goes. For now though, here is a post on our trip to the Puyallup Fair.

Last weekend we headed down to the Fair as soon as the kids were up and ready. We met my mom and got into the Fair just as it was opening. At first the early arrival seemed a little ill planned as nothing was really open and it was raining, but things quickly perked up. The rain stopped and Mckinley got to take full advantage of some of the kid stuff before the crowds rolled in. While waiting for the rain to let up a little, we first checked out the 4-H horses. Mckinley thought they were so cool--she was also a little afraid of them though. :) She warmed up quickly while being held by daddy a safe distance away. Then as soon as the petting zoo opened we raced over there and Mckinley had the entire thing to herself!! Again, she was a tad scared of the strangers holding the little animals, but we at least got her to touch them with her finger! She is so timid in front of strangers, which I guess is a good thing.

After the petting zoo we headed over to the pony rides. Again, Mckinley was the only one there and she got to ride until she asked to be done! It was awesome! At first I wasn't really sure she liked it, but after a couple trips round the circle she was having a blast. (Keep in mind this was right after we attempted to have her go on this strange trampoline "ride" where she freaked out! So I think she was a little apprehensive of what mom and dad were getting her into with these ponies.).

As soon as we finished our extremely long pony ride, my brother and his family showed up. Since her big cousin Owen was there, and very experienced in rides, it was time for the fun to begin! The kids went on a ton of rides (thanks Grandma!) and had an AMAZING time! Mckinley loved them all, but the dragon roller coaster was by far her favorite. I do not think I have laughed so hard in a long time. She had a wide mouthed smile the entire time and was clearly enjoying herself. It was so fun to watch!

 Her first ride...still not so sure what was happening. 

      Carousel ride--we've done this before and she knows it is fun!

 First ride that actual got her excited!

And then the roller coaster!!!

 Lastly the swings--she also really liked this, but Owen got the thing shut down by sliding forward in his seat! Ooops!

We all had such a good time. The Fair is something I did every year growing up (multiple times) as I lived only a few blocks down the road. It is so weird to now be taking my kids there to make their own memories, but it is also really fun.

Here are a couple other pics from the day:

After a long morning of animals, rides, a slingshot (Kevin and I wasted spent our hard earned money on this), burgers, funnel cake, and cotton candy we headed home, and to Mckinley's surprise our car was not another ride. :( She is very excited to go again to say the least.