So I had this GREAT idea of making memories at the Dixie Classic Fair. I mean, I remember LOVING going as a kid. It was always around my birthday and I went with my family-who wouldn't want to pass that joy to her child...
So off we go to the fair, just the three of us. Embree Claire was hanging with GG-it was a big evening for everyone!
We first hit up the animals, I mean-who doesn't want to go stand in ridiculous lines to see and smell animals? We're in!
Then we have to stand in another crazy line to take this adorable picture of her in a fake barn...I mean, it's a must! They know when they put these things up that mommies with cameras will be all over it!
Then we hit the Ferris wheel up...the one that seems safer than the bucket seat. Apparently Daddy hasn't been to this fair...so we needed to get the layout of the place in our heads (he did-Mommy remembered it all, tractor pulls included.)
Then we found the kiddie ride section. I didn't even want to bother with getting her on one of these, I knew what would happen...but she was adamant that she wanted to do it. So we let her get on one...and she cried-the whole way around. I felt bad for her, I didn't understand it-but I felt bad. She was one of two crying kids on that ride...
Then we came upon the Mirror Maze, that Kevin recommended she go by herself on...yes, I about had a heart attack right there when he said that. (Insert discussion of "you're crazy and not allowed to take our child anywhere by yourself" conversation here) ((chuckle)) Instead we walked to the next ride/activity that was a maze of sorts, but one she could do alone and we could watch her every move. This was much more her pace-forget the rides, this girl wants to climb and slide!
So off we go to the fair, just the three of us. Embree Claire was hanging with GG-it was a big evening for everyone!
We first hit up the animals, I mean-who doesn't want to go stand in ridiculous lines to see and smell animals? We're in!
Then we have to stand in another crazy line to take this adorable picture of her in a fake barn...I mean, it's a must! They know when they put these things up that mommies with cameras will be all over it!
Then we hit the Ferris wheel up...the one that seems safer than the bucket seat. Apparently Daddy hasn't been to this fair...so we needed to get the layout of the place in our heads (he did-Mommy remembered it all, tractor pulls included.)
Then we found the kiddie ride section. I didn't even want to bother with getting her on one of these, I knew what would happen...but she was adamant that she wanted to do it. So we let her get on one...and she cried-the whole way around. I felt bad for her, I didn't understand it-but I felt bad. She was one of two crying kids on that ride...
Then we came upon the Mirror Maze, that Kevin recommended she go by herself on...yes, I about had a heart attack right there when he said that. (Insert discussion of "you're crazy and not allowed to take our child anywhere by yourself" conversation here) ((chuckle)) Instead we walked to the next ride/activity that was a maze of sorts, but one she could do alone and we could watch her every move. This was much more her pace-forget the rides, this girl wants to climb and slide!
Do you see those yellow stairs? Those suckers go alllll the way to the sky...and my little 3 1/2 year old carried her own carpet all the way up. Yes she slowed down the line by turning around and talking to the little girl behind her at every turn (how sweet to watch), but she did it. Meanwhile, I stood at the bottom and cried that she was big enough to do this. True story.
Woo hoo! They didn't even charge me for a ticket to ride this-I was impressed.
What a smile!
So after all was said and done...we spent way more than anticipated, but had a good time. I'm not sure if Daddy thinks we spent enough for the memories made, but it was fun. Talk about things you don't remember from being a kid...the cost. :)
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