We got home in just in time for Summerfest. Aside from being late to the parade, all was good (good thing we always sit at the end, so we didn't miss a thing!).
Saturday morning we watched the parade. The candy, of course, was the big hit. But Carter also liked the marching band and groups with dancers or performers.
Sunday we went to the carnival. Carter and Andy rode the carousel, and Carter got to pick a few rides to do on her own. She choose the cars and airplane, both which she enjoyed. We encouraged her to ride the tiny dragon kids-coaster, which she all jazzed about ... until it started. Then she wasn't so good with it. As she rounded each corner, she had this smiley/terrified look on her face, like she wasn't sure if she should giggle or scream. We just kept smiling and clapping, and she made it through! We also played the Lucky Ducky game, where she won a humongous inflatable bat (neat) that doubles as a weapon. And, of course, we had our traditional Sunday afternoon treats: nachos and funnel cake.
Sunday evening we went to the sports complex to watch fireworks. We've always watched them from home, but this year Andy promised to take Carter to see them first hand. I thought that was dumb. I was wrong. People were everywhere, and it was really neat! We snuggled on the blanket, shared candy and giggled while we waited, then watched in excitement as the fireworks exploded. I concede Andy: it was really neat!
Carter, Queen of Candy!
Watching the cheerleaders do flips and jumps
She chose her very own horse!
Riding the Tiny Dragon Kids-Coaster ... all is well ...
... all is no longer all well!
MUCH HAPPIER riding the sweet little cars!
Playing "batter," Daddy being the ball, with her new bat she won (again ... neat!)
Us enjoying fireworks
Saturday morning we watched the parade. The candy, of course, was the big hit. But Carter also liked the marching band and groups with dancers or performers.
Sunday we went to the carnival. Carter and Andy rode the carousel, and Carter got to pick a few rides to do on her own. She choose the cars and airplane, both which she enjoyed. We encouraged her to ride the tiny dragon kids-coaster, which she all jazzed about ... until it started. Then she wasn't so good with it. As she rounded each corner, she had this smiley/terrified look on her face, like she wasn't sure if she should giggle or scream. We just kept smiling and clapping, and she made it through! We also played the Lucky Ducky game, where she won a humongous inflatable bat (neat) that doubles as a weapon. And, of course, we had our traditional Sunday afternoon treats: nachos and funnel cake.
Sunday evening we went to the sports complex to watch fireworks. We've always watched them from home, but this year Andy promised to take Carter to see them first hand. I thought that was dumb. I was wrong. People were everywhere, and it was really neat! We snuggled on the blanket, shared candy and giggled while we waited, then watched in excitement as the fireworks exploded. I concede Andy: it was really neat!
Carter, Queen of Candy!
Watching the cheerleaders do flips and jumps
She chose her very own horse!
Riding the Tiny Dragon Kids-Coaster ... all is well ...
... all is no longer all well!
MUCH HAPPIER riding the sweet little cars!
Playing "batter," Daddy being the ball, with her new bat she won (again ... neat!)
Us enjoying fireworks
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