Fair fun

When fall rolls around, the number of things to do around here greatly increases. I only wish the amount of money I had did too. The kids were anxious to go to the fair this year and although we had a difficult time finding a day to squeeze it in, we finally managed. I'm so glad we did, they had a blast!

At the top of the ferris wheel. For those that know me, this is a major accomplishment. I absolutely hate ferris wheels. I will ride just about any roller coaster on the planet but ferris wheels are a whole different story.

 

This year they had a petting zoo which the kids enjoyed.

This was one of the most unusual animals I've ever seen, a sheep with dreadlocks. Hank was checking to make sure it really had eyes under there.

Okay, so he wasn't so much for petting as for shock factor I think. And I complain about headaches!

As you can see, Hank and Tucker weren't exactly thrilled about the carousel.

My families hands down, absolute favorite, the bumper cars. I rode with Tucker so of course I don't have a single picture of him but the looks on Sailor and Cutter's faces are priceless.

That is pure delight on that little girls face!

Have you ever seen two happier little boys?!

  We got lucky and planned our trip on one of the concert nights. Although the kids hated it, they said the music was too loud, Hank and I were thrilled to see Travis Tritt perform. I was immediately taken back about 20 years to my high school days with friends at the state fair and Travis Tritt on the radio, you can't get much better than that.

Now throw your hands in the air...

And because one time isn't enough and they honestly love it that much, another round with the bumper cars.

I let Tucker have his own car this time and I rode with Cutter which isn't an easy task. You have to hang on to him or he will go flying out of the car.

Exhausted after a fun filled afternoon and evening.

 

Friendship and Family

I know Leann is going to kill me for this but while I was sitting here I figured it was a great time to post the past three years of homecoming together. These two have known each other for thirteen years now and have been fortunate enough to have lived in the same states three different times. As our time together in Florida grows shorter, our friendships have grown stronger and they are no longer just our friends, they are our family.

2011 (6th grade)

2012 (7th grade)

2013 (8th grade)

Homecoming 2013

Once again Tucker decided at the very last minute that he did want to go to the NYSA Homecoming dance. With this being his last year in middle school, I was rather relieved. I would hate for him to look back one day and wish he had gone.

Looking just a little too grown up. :(

Sailor's favorite part, seeing all the pretty girls and their dresses.

Yes, this is what Leann and myself deal with every day with these two.

Finally, a normal picture.

And once again Tucker lucked out and got to go with all the pretty girls. I'm starting to think he plans it that way.

Are they not ridiculously cute?!

Fall Soccer

Tucker is the only one playing a sport this fall, which means that Hank and I feel like we are having a mini vacation compared to the chaos and running around that spring sports bring. His team hasn't had the best season but the boys all seem to still have a good time and love the sport. I'm pretty sure if I would get out there and run as hard as they do I would weigh about twenty pounds less, soccer is one exhausting sport!

One of the few wins of the season, they played a great game!

Corn Maze

We decided this year instead of heading to the same corn maze we've visited in the past, we would try out one of the newer ones in the area. I have to say we were very pleased. The Crestview Rotary Club did a great job. This particular maze was not near as crowded as previous ones and Cutter especially loved the hayride.

Which way do we go?!

  This maze had five different mailboxes with a different hole punch at each one. You punched your card at each one for a chance to win a prize.

We didn't use the map for the longest time but eventually had to break it out to find the exit, otherwise we might still be in there.

Time for a little corn cannon shooting.

They also had a small petting zoo which the kids loved.

Sailor got in a little lasso practice while waiting to ride a horse.

This was her first time on a horse of any kind and she promptly told them she wanted a big one, she was in heaven.

Yes, she did ask for a horse after this. No, she isn't getting one.

A little hayride through the haunted cornfields.

 

Great day and lots of fun!