Guilty confession: Andy and I both agreed that we really only went to the fair for Carter fun and food. Next year, we're going to be more ambitious!
We hit our favorites: the giant slide, fried pickles, the petting zoo, pork chops on a stick and corn dogs, and the midway. We did a little people watching, and we had fun. It was a nice evening, very low key and dull - perfectly peaceful!
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Carter wasn't 100% sold on Clifford, but I did convince her to walk up and say hello.
The Giant Slide, a Chalupa tradition. Carter and Andy are center/right
Here they come! Carter was "just a little scared" this year, we think because she's understanding that actions have consequences and accidents are painful. But she still had fun!
Riding the pony. I asked the attendant for one ticket, and he asked if I was sure, inquiring if I wanted to ride. My response: "Oh no, poor pony!" But I did make sure Carter was safe and sount
Carter now wants a pony.
Feeding the rascally goats at the petting zoo
If Carter were an animal, she'd totally be one of these goats! Earlier, I had made the mistake of showing Carter the goats were okay, holding out the cup so they could nibble from it in my grasp. She so badly wanted to the cup, do to it herself, so I finally let her have it. She shared the cup with the goats (right photo) and the goat snatched the cup from her hands, tipping it back and chowing down on all he could. Carter went hysterical! She thought it was the funniest thing ever! I finally managed to pry the cup away, but the goat had made off with most of our food!
At the midway, Carter's ride choices were more Big Girl this year, and she rode them all by herself. The motorcycles went round and round, but also up a ramp and a little faster than she was used to. At the top of the ramp, she'd hoot and holler, giggle and laugh! We'd never heard her so excited before!
The car ride, just like Swiper at the Mall of America, would whip her around the corner, pushing her to the outer side of the car and putting her into fits of giggles!
Chalupa tradition #2: the carousel. Due to my "condition," I was picture taker while Andy and Carter snuggled and enjoyed their horsey
Chalupa tradition #3: Fair treats all around! Andy had a pork chop on a stick (his fair staple), a bag of salt-water taffy we're still working on and an Iowa-grown ham sandwich. I had my fair staple: fried pickles, a big ol' corn dog and fresh squeezed lemonade. Carter was the smartest kiddo ever, having nibbles of our treats, her own corn dog and some cotton candy.
Carter played photographer, catching Mommy and Daddy hanging out
After Incredible Pizza with our pals in the morning, and the Iowa State fair in the afternoon/evening, we were three exhausted (and FULL!) Chalupa's! Homebound!
We hit our favorites: the giant slide, fried pickles, the petting zoo, pork chops on a stick and corn dogs, and the midway. We did a little people watching, and we had fun. It was a nice evening, very low key and dull - perfectly peaceful!
\Carter wasn't 100% sold on Clifford, but I did convince her to walk up and say hello.
The Giant Slide, a Chalupa tradition. Carter and Andy are center/right
Here they come! Carter was "just a little scared" this year, we think because she's understanding that actions have consequences and accidents are painful. But she still had fun!
Riding the pony. I asked the attendant for one ticket, and he asked if I was sure, inquiring if I wanted to ride. My response: "Oh no, poor pony!" But I did make sure Carter was safe and sount
Carter now wants a pony.
Feeding the rascally goats at the petting zoo
If Carter were an animal, she'd totally be one of these goats! Earlier, I had made the mistake of showing Carter the goats were okay, holding out the cup so they could nibble from it in my grasp. She so badly wanted to the cup, do to it herself, so I finally let her have it. She shared the cup with the goats (right photo) and the goat snatched the cup from her hands, tipping it back and chowing down on all he could. Carter went hysterical! She thought it was the funniest thing ever! I finally managed to pry the cup away, but the goat had made off with most of our food!
At the midway, Carter's ride choices were more Big Girl this year, and she rode them all by herself. The motorcycles went round and round, but also up a ramp and a little faster than she was used to. At the top of the ramp, she'd hoot and holler, giggle and laugh! We'd never heard her so excited before!
The car ride, just like Swiper at the Mall of America, would whip her around the corner, pushing her to the outer side of the car and putting her into fits of giggles!
Chalupa tradition #2: the carousel. Due to my "condition," I was picture taker while Andy and Carter snuggled and enjoyed their horsey
Chalupa tradition #3: Fair treats all around! Andy had a pork chop on a stick (his fair staple), a bag of salt-water taffy we're still working on and an Iowa-grown ham sandwich. I had my fair staple: fried pickles, a big ol' corn dog and fresh squeezed lemonade. Carter was the smartest kiddo ever, having nibbles of our treats, her own corn dog and some cotton candy.
Carter played photographer, catching Mommy and Daddy hanging out
After Incredible Pizza with our pals in the morning, and the Iowa State fair in the afternoon/evening, we were three exhausted (and FULL!) Chalupa's! Homebound!
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