Weekend update: Day at the fair

8.06.2012

Saturday we met some friends at the fair and we had a little fun, can you tell?


This was Ashlyn and me getting off of the Enterprise. How funny is it that the other riders are all 12 year old boys?  When I was 15 I once rode the Enterprise 7 times in a row at Myrtle Beach Pavilion.  It was my favorite ride and boy was I proud of that record.  I'm not going to lie, riding rides at 36 is a liiiiiiittle different...I was walking sideways for a while but it was worth it!


That's Ed (Ashlyn's husband, and J, her son) watching us relive our youth.  My boys were off riding a choo choo train with daddy!

Speaking of my boys they had a blast too and rode tons of rides.  Here's Little C and J riding the superman flying thingie.  He loved it!  I can't believe I have such a big boy.



Little C is in the picture above farthest to the right.  He wasn't a big fan of the swings and I never have been either. He actually started crying when the ride started up and it was the worst feeling ever to see him scared and not be able to help him (they wouldn't let me ride with him because of my flip-flops).  (And I should mention it's the first time we've ever let him ride something like this by himself.) I wanted to tackle the ride operator and stop the thing but Mr. C calmed me down.  We all survived thankfully, my little guy settled down, and we even got a good picture out of it.  But we won't be doing that again.

The Tilt-a-whirl operator let all five of us pile into one car.  We were spinning so fast I was seriously afraid of losing my cookies.  So fun but Lordy, this one hurt me.


The boys' favorite ride by far was the kiddie coaster--looooved it! It's so fun to watch them together.  I really wish I could freeze them at these ages.


I did get one ferris wheel picture but I still want a night time one.  Hopefully I'll get another chance this week!



We ended the day with lemonade for the boys and Blue Moons for the old people.  Can't wait to go again!


Linking with some friends..


20 comments:

  1. What a fun time! The boys look like they had a great time! That tilt-a-whirl was always fun but made my stomach churn too! Great pictures Courtney!

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  2. What awesome photos - looks like you guys had a great time!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  3. Even though Little C hated the swings, you did get an AMAZING picture! I can't believe you can still handle the tilt-a-whirl. I loved it when I was a kid, but I'm fairly certain I would toss my cookies if I rode it now!

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  4. Your pictures are fantastic! Looks like an awesome weekend. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Ok seriously that pic you took of the swings is amazing, you need to blow that up and frame it! Love the one of you and your friend, so cute. Totally agree about rides and getting older, when I get off a dollar coaster I feel like I have been drinking, I can't walk straight

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  6. We would seriously have so much fun together if we lived closer! That first one is PRICELESS! And the swing picture needs to be in a photo contest! Simply put....AMAZING SHOT! Looks everyone had a fab time...I mean who wouldn't at the fair! Hope you can get that night shot of the Ferris Wheel this week!
    Shanna
    Giveaway @ Because Shanna Said So

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  7. I love all of the pictures of the boys on the rides! They look like they are having the time of their lives :) What a fun day, thanks for linking up :)

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  8. What an amazing time! That pic of your boys on the roller coaster is amazing. Looks like yall had a blast!

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  9. what a great time! i love hanging out at the fair and look forward to next month when our fair is in town!

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  10. So much fun! I can't wait for the fair to get here. My son is almost 3, and I think he'll actually be able to enjoy it this year. Isn't it fun to share with them the things we loved growing up?

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  11. As always, your pictures are great. You are not 36. There is no way. Since I've been reading your blog, I assumed you were 30. MAX.

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  12. the picture of the boys on the swinging carousel is amazing!!!!! and go you for riding rides like that still...i am beyond petrified!! :)

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  13. Oh my...these photos are just gorgeous! You make me want to go the fair now! I love the swing carousel photo and the ferris wheel. You are inspiring me to take better photos...so thank you! Popping over from Weekend Update.

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  14. What a great weekend!!! I wish I could be as brave as you with rides, but I'm just..not. The only one I DO like is the big swing thing, everything else makes me green. Your photos are fantastic! Here from the Weekend Update hop, and your newest follower! Hope your week is going as well as your weekend :)

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  15. I love the fair, looks like you had a great time! My favorite is cotton candy and Funnel cakes!

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  16. The swing picture turned out so good!!

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  17. Your pictures are awesome! LOVE the swing picture, especially. I can't imagine seeing my baby up there upset, I would have been too. Poor thing. Hope you get to go again!

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  18. First, your sons are adorable! Second, you're just as adorable!

    What a fun weekend! The swings pic is amazing. It looks like it needs to be on Pinterest!!

    Thanks for linking up with us :)

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  19. I LOOOOVE your photos!!! How FUN. I can't even pick a favorite photo, but i do loove that swing shot. Amazing!

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  20. Hi Courtney ! I randomly bumped into your blog when searching for reviews of John Mayer's new album - Born & Raised. I have enjoyed all your posts. Even more the pictures. You are an awesome photographer. What camera do you use for these photos ? I have a point & shoot Fujifilm F 300 EXR and your pictures here inspire me to get better with my photography skills :) Keep blogging !

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