Last year when the fair was in town Honey wanted to go. However we had just come back from a vacation in Orlando and it was just not something I felt we could splurge on so I promised instead to take her this year. As soon as the flyers went out and advanced tickets went on sale for the South Florida Fair I purchased them.
We decided to skip the first weekend (which was last weekend) and instead going this past weekend. Unfortunately my oldest son has not been feeling well for about a month. I told him we could go next weekend if he wanted but he knew his sister had a birthday party to go to and he was happy to stay home and veg. So our family fair day was minus one.
For Honey that was a great thing. It meant she had ONE brother all to herself. She took advantage of that too and stuck to him like glue.
Nick was a good sport. Though I know he would have had a little bit more fun riding rides with his older brother he was great with Honey and went on all the “kiddie” rides he was able to go on with her.
She was so excited to be with him, any ride I was willing to go on she still wanted to sit next to her brother. That made this mama smile. One of the highlights of the day was the first fair game we played. I paid for three, Honey/Me, Nick, and Dad. It was one of those water gun games where you have to shoot the target and it was a race to the top. Guess who won?
It was a great day with some yummy treats like elephant ears and other traditional fair food. My husband and I got a caricature done, the kids got some airbrushed keepsakes and we all had a great time. I know up north it is going to be hard to believe but I really wish I would have woren shorts instead of the black capri pants I chose. I was definitely getting warm. In fact we all came back with a little sun on our cheeks!
Donna says
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun! What a great looking family you have, too!
Alicia K says
fairs are really fun! love that dog she won!
Jenn @therebelchick says
It looks like you had so much fun! I can’t wait for the Dade County Fair!
Jennifer says
We love fairs!! Looks like you guys had so much fun. And winning those HUGEEEE stuffed animals are probably the best thing ever.
Tammy S says
It looks like you had a great day! I love when your kids surprise you by actually enjoying each others company. It makes all the other nonsense worth it.
Brandy says
I love how sweet your kids are with each other. Looks like fun. We love fair-going.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
What a fantastic day! Sorry you were missing one but it looks like it all worked out fine. Honey’s smile in the last couple photos of her says it all 🙂
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
It looks like you had a great time out with the family at the fair.
Maryann says
I love taking the boys to the fair. Ours gets so crowded that my husband takes a day off of work and we go during the week instead.
Wendy T says
The first thing I noticed before I even read was how your daughter and son appear so close! I just felt it in the photo…..and it’s priceless!
And you had me at elephant ears 😉
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
I have always wanted to get a caricature done. It’s on my to do list for this summer when we go to the State Fair.
Elle says
This looks so out of place! Fairs mean summertime and our windchill is in the twenties right now. But I actually love winter and it looks like you had a blast! Sibling love always makes me smile!! 🙂
Lisa - Between the Kids says
How fun! Did you guys have to carry the dog all day long? Hehe.. glad you had a good time!
Jacob says
Wow, I have not been to the fair in years. Seriously, I used to go every year as a kid but in recent years just have not gone. I think it’s actually one of the “perks” of kids is that you can go places like the fair or circus or wherever because you really want to go but they give you a legit excuse, haha
Heather says
I love the fair! That stuffed dog is the best!
rachel @runningrachel says
What a fun weekend! Great photos! 🙂
Lolo says
We love getting caricatures done!
Kathleen says
We love the fair! Looks like you all had a great family day!
Leilani says
Sounds like you all had a great time!
Courtney says
What beautiful pictures!
Eileen says
OH my gosh Colleen that sounds SssooooOOO far away now for us. We have our fairs in June, July, and August. I can’t even imagine this fun in the winter season. Hope your buddy is feeling better. WOW, a month is a long time to be sick.
I love Nick’s shirt , especially paired with his shiny glasses. I did laugh out loud!
thanks for sharing a sunny and fun day with us!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
What a great family outing!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
This is the first year we missed the south Florida fair in like 20 years!! 🙁
Julie Wood says
It must be nice getting to go to the fair in the winter. Gosh it looked like you all had so much fun! We have the fair where I live in September,and it is always so much fun to go because of the food that I get to try! I would like to go to your fair once!
Marcie W. says
Love these great family photos and the fair is always a BLAST!
Andrew L. says
Looks like fun! We try to attend a lot of local fairs and festivals every year, it’s cheap family fun and something we can do with a day off that doesn’t involve traveling far.