Through Jack's eyes

We took Jackson to the fair Saturday - his first fair and our first NC State Fair. It was perfect weather for a fair - cool enough for jackets, which we forgot to bring. Jackson and Lee had a great time riding rides and playing games and I had a great time following them around with the camera, snapping pictures of every thing they did. Seriously, I took over 200 pictures and we were there for 2 hours. I was like a crazed woman with a camera.

I have never been a huge fan of fair rides, dont know why. Maybe it's the fact that you pass them on the interstate as they are coming into town, being towed by rickety, old RV's (I actually had the pleasure of getting stuck behind a caravan of fair vehicles on I-95 heading towards SC. 40 mph on I-95 for over 10 miles. Not fun). Somehow the fair lost it's magic for me. I can remember counting down the days until it came to town and wanting to go every single day. Now, we basically avoid it - too many people, too much traffic, too expensive.

Jack LOVED all the rides. He had a huge smile on his face the entire time. He was so thrilled to watch the fast rides, especially the ones that go upside down. (I can see Jackson and Lee heading out for many Daddy days in the near future to ride all those rides I cant stomach). He loved the games and wanted every stuffed animal on display. He played one game, where he was guaranteed to win. He was so excited to win this tiny Nemo fish and has not let it out of his sight since. Everything was fascinating to him. He didnt care about the crowd or the traffic or the price. Seeing the fair through your child's eyes is an experience I think every parent needs. It makes you young again and makes you realize how important the everyday things are but, also, allowing them to experience those special things that you enjoyed growing up and experiencing it with them is one of the best things about parenting!


See them on the ferris wheel??? Told you I was a crazed, camera woman. I followed their little car around and around and around - taking pictures the entire time.

This was the fishing game where Jackson won his "Memo" as he likes to call the fish.

The train - his only solo ride. When the ride started he kept one hand on the side and one hand on the wheel the entire time. He was serious about driving this train.

And the dump trucks - he could have ridden this one all day. Lee - not so much. I got some great pictures of Lee looking not so happy as the only adult on the ride. Next time Jack will do it alone.