9/2/12

FAIR DAY! Finally, State Fair Day! I’ve been waiting for this day all year! LOL

First up though, swing set building. We woke up (the girls, TOO bright and early – then sent back to”bed” per our new rules), had some breakfast and started our day. Christian had to run to his parents’ house to get some power tools, then started unpacking the boxes and getting everything set up. I got the girls dressed, then we all made our way outside. I went between helping him and playing with the girls. I ended up putting them down for a fairly early nap because we were off to the fair tonight, so we wanted to make sure they got a decent nap in. We usually go to the fair around breakfast time, but I decided I wanted the girls to see all of the lights and everything as it started getting dark. And, the crowds dwindle significantly as the evening approaches, so we decided to switch things up this year.

We stopped working on the swing set shortly after the girls went down so we could clean up, shower and get ready. We arrived at the fair around 3:30 and began our adventures. First up, of course, the Battered Australian Potatoes. SO GOOD, and the girls loved them too. Next up, we made our way to the Kidway to meet up with our friends Kelly & Jack and their kids, so Olivia could go on rides with Annabelle. They had so much fun together, that was definitely a good plan. I didn’t want her to have to go on rides by herself, so that worked out well. We split up after a few rides, Amelia and Olivia went on a couple together, and then we were off again. Next up I got my Pronto Pup and the girls had their Cheeseburger Sticks. Amelia loved them, Olivia, not so much. So, she got herself a Pronto Pup as well. We made our way through the International Bazaar and I got the girls their Christmas Ornaments. We stopped to get some fresh fruit and lemonade to share, which was also a big hit (VERY yummy, especially on a hot day!). We stopped in Adventure Park and Olivia did the extreme trampoline. She loved it, but it definitely wore on her after a bit. She looked exhausted (and kind of sick) by the end. Poor thing. I grabbed my Deep Fried Pickles, Mini Donuts for the girls, and we went off wandering some more. Christian and Olivia went down the giant slide, of course a HUGE hit with her. She was definitely having the time of her life! We stopped to get Christian his Cheese Curds, then made our way to the Miracle of Birth Barn. PERFECT timing, it was getting late, and NO CROWDS! So much better than the usual chaos we’ve had to deal with the past few years! Finally, I stopped to get my Malt at the Dairy Barn, Christian grabbed a beer, we sat and hung out for a few minutes, then decided to call it a night. We got back to the car around 9:15. The girls were so excite and full of stories from their exciting trip to the fair. Amelia was COVERED in sugar from the Mini Donuts, so she was immediately nicknamed our little Sugar Mama, which she enjoyed immensely. Such amazing memories, like usual.

Olivia passed out pretty quickly once we were on our way home. Amelia stayed awake the entire ride (thanks to said sugar, I’m sure). They went straight to bed once we got home, and we weren’t far behind. Great, exhausting, wonderful day!