Ava does the Fair!

Last Thursday we adjusted our schedule a bit to go to the fair. Not just any fair, the Texas State Fair; home of Big Tex. I wanted to go the last time I lived in Texas, but never did. Finally with my two little ones, and the 2-year old being a bit of a thrill seeker, I had the perfect excuse. Boy, I sure am glad we took Granny + Papa though, for a couple of reasons: 1)The extra handling help with the girls was very much appreciated, and 2)It was pretty expensive! Thanks again, Granny + Papa, for treating us! We started the day early with the rides, in the form of Granny. What a sport! You can bet on Ava remembering this...anytime I sit anywhere near the sofa on the floor, she's suddenly behind me on the couch trying to climb on my back for a ride. Even Livi got to joy in on the "Granny ride":

Sorry for the blurry pic's, but my camera just couldn't quite keep up. If you know Ava, or have read the blog, you may know/see that she is not the super physical, outgoing type. So you may not be sure how she would react to the kiddie rides, especially alone...but here's the shock, she LOVES them! Especially the fast ones! Just look at these:

Little Livi will have her day too, one day. But this day she was quite content to kick up her feet on the stroller and take in the scenery. I even took Ava on the log ride, a family favorite of mine growing up. I started to regret my decision as we were splashed with water even before we climbed up the steep hill and Ava cried. But as soon as that little log let go down the hill, wwwwwaaaaa-hhhoooooo! Ava threw her little arms up in delight and screamed. She couldn't hardly slow down once we got off the ride to tell Granny + Papa what fun it was. The big slide, the one you ride down in burlap sacks, was not quite as fun for Ava...bummer. She didn't cry or anything, just told me she didn't like it once we came down.She was hesitant about the cotton candy....at first. It quickly became a favorite, a close tie with the roasted corn.Ava is "cheesing" for the camera, with Mommy.Waiting for our turn on the Ferris wheel, the Texas Star: Whew! It was windy way up there, but fun to see the city. Papa went with us, while Granny stayed with Livi; we waved at them, lots!

We hope to take Daddy too next year, I know he would have really enjoyed Ava's reaction to the rides. I also didn't get to eat enough fair food - chocolate strawberries, fried marshmallows, fried latte, fried guacamole, fried....you get the idea. See you next year, Big Tex!