Saturday, September 17, 2011

Welcoming fall at the fair

Forget the calendar.  In my opinion, fall begins when two things occur: 1) the fair is in town and 2) a sweater is necessary outerwear.  Yesterday, both of these events happened simultaneously!  That meant a taste of heaven for me and a fun outing for the whole family.

This year, the ticket price included a one-ring circus.  We arrived at the fair just in time for the show, which included acrobats, dogs performing stunts, a trampoline act, and a man twirling ropes that were on fire.  Not bad for our little town and more than impressive for our little boys.
    
Ryan at circus                                                           
                                           Daddy and Miles at circus
          
Next up were the rides!  Ryan has proven himself to be pretty fearless so far.  He wanted to try them all, including rides that would make many adults think twice.  Thank goodness for height restrictions!  
     
Ryan on the rides 1                    
                                                    Ryan on the rides 2
                                                  
Mama and Ryan
                                                                   
Ryan on the rides 3
                                                      
                                                       
Ryan on the rides 4
                                                             
Ryan on the rides 5
  
There was one ride where Miles was allowed to tag along.  He seemed slightly concerned when the ride began and then appeared ambivalent thereafter.  Ryan loved having the company!
       
Miles' first ride    
              
Mama and Miles

After all of that excitement, we were ready for dinner.  The boys were introduced to their first corn dogs (Hey, don’t judge!  We were at the fair after all!)  Here’s what Miles thought about it:
                                    
Miles' first corn dog

Then we took a quick look at the animals and agriculture displays.  We saw horses, pigs, cows, llamas, and chickens.  However, the farm equipment stole the show!  Even I was ridiculously happy that Ryan got to see a combine harvester up close. 
                                         
Daddy and Miles
                                              
Ryan on a tractor
                                                                       
Ryan on a tractor 2                                     
                                  
Mama with the boys
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
Daddy with the boys

Bedtime was looming, but we shared an ice cream sundae on our way out.
                                             
Ice cream

(Note: Although it might seem economical and sweet to share an ice cream sundae because everyone appears healthy, don’t do it!  Ryan started vomiting approximately eight hours after this picture was taken. The full extent of this error in judgment has yet to be seen.)

Fall, we welcome you with open and well-layered arms!

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