The fair

We decided to take the kids to the Monmouth County fair today. Today's forecast called for thunderstorms. We decided it was worth trying to see if we could have some fun rather than caving and finding an alternative.

We arrived at the fair. There were some ominous clouds overhead, but we charged on. We started first with some free activities sponsored by the park systems. The kids got to paint their hands and go through an obstacle course. They got to play a few holes of mini golf, make butter out of heavy cream and learn about horses. 

It was really hot. After all the park system activities, we got something to drink and a little snack. We took a break and watched a few pig races. As we were watching the races, this big black cloud came overhead. Daddy and I looked at each other and agreed if we didn't attempt to go on the rides right away it would start to rain while watching the pigs. We headed over to the rides and got the kids wristbands for unlimited rides. They started with some easy rides, the boats and train. 

Next they went on the spinning berries. We told John, not too fast. But our warnings didn't matter. Gillian loved it and was smiling the entire time! 

Next they went on the fun slide. I was a little concerned. The last time we did a fun slide John was scared to go by himself and I went with both of them. But John carried Gillian's mat to the top and they came zooming down and loved it!

 

The next ride the kids picked was the dragon. It's a little rollar coaster. This is one of the kids favorite rides. 

We took a break and had some yummy funnel cakes. And then we went back to the rides. John got to go on a few big rides with Daddy and then we all went on the Ferris wheel. Gillian loved the Ferris wheel. She said "You can see everything up here!" While we rode around we picked out our next rides. 

Daddy and John rode together. John said "On the way down, I yell 'Ahhh-sylvania'." Love this!

Our next stop was the swings.

Daddy and John went on a few big rides and Gillian went on the dragon a few times. She loved it! She went on and got off and got back on again. 

Then I got to go on a ride with John! He was so brave and he loved it. 

After we had fun on the rides, we went past the petting zoo. A nice man gave us some food and the kids got to feed the animals. 

We had a great time at the fair. I'm looking forward to next year.