To the Fair

The fair gets more fun every year because Hallie gets more and more into it each year this year she was so excited to see the horses and dancers. Matt got called out of town and was supposed to be back in time for the parade but his flight got delayed so we met up with him at the fair later. Hallie kept asking if she could ride one or if she could dance in the street with the girls. Gracie was content to bob her head to the beat...I think they both have pretty good rhythm. Here they are waiting for candy. 

 When Hallie saw the flag I didn't have to say a thing she looked for it and put her hand on her heart...well initially it was her 2nd heart on the right side but she has the concept down.

 She loved her little indian hat and of coarse the cereal that malt o meal gives out she couldn't wait any longer she was hungry. It was a long parade 1 1/2 hr to be exact. I was very impressed that she listened very well and stayed out of the road and only took the candy in her space which is more than I can say for a lot of the kids around us.

 After the parade we went and picked up our dad at Grandma Joys and headed out to the fair after some GF greek food we went exploring. After getting a few new shirts for me we met up with Grandma and Nick & Brit. Grandma was nice enough to buy a bunch of tickets so the kids could ride a few rides. Hallie was thrilled to ride the carousel because she was riding a horse(which she had been wanting all day). The one problem with the fair is there is to much to do in just one night and it gets so late so fast. Gracie even got in on the action but I think she felt indifferent. Hallie thought it was so cool Grandma rode with her. After she said mom we got to ride horses just like Mary Poppins huh?...smart girl.

 Gracie enjoying her ride

 Hallie informed me this was her favorite part of her day but when I asked her about her candy she said she had 2 favorites.

 Me and my girls

 Our little family 

 Although it was probably time to go home we had to see the animals...another Hallie favorite. Gracie watched Hallie climb the fence and then proceeded to (what we think) to climb it also. Good thing Hallie is such a good girl or I would be more concerned that Gracie wants to be her shadow.
We had a great time at the fair Im glad Matt made it back in time to be a part. I always thought of the fair as an ending to the summer and this year that makes me really sad but it truly has been a great one full of memories and fun family times.