Pierce County Fair 2014
Graham Washington
I'd heard good things about the local County Fair...
kid friendly, lots of animals and crafts, smaller crowds ...
Much to our delight ... it was all true!
After being led to our parking spot by volunteers on horseback we made our way into the Fair to spot ... Cows being staged for their show.
We then headed over to the goat, pig, sheep barn and tried to show Della that there were animals behind the fences. She could spot toys, balloons, and pretty ribbons a mile away but didn't often stop to look through the fence!
We did capture her attention with some African Pygmy goats (she's captivated by anything resembling a 'baby' these days.)
The local 911 community had a very kid friendly display on hand ...
Not quite tall enough ...
Exploring the Fire Truck
Huck spent his time being packed around in a carrier or chilling in the stroller ...
looks pretty comfy here.
After some snacks we decided to tackle Della's first roller coaster. We're heading to Disneyland this Fall and this would be a good indicator of Della's roller coaster aptitude.
Waiting in line with Daddy ...
Heading in ...
Getting settled in ...
Heading out ...
I couldn't quite tell whether Della was enjoying the ride or not. They were moving quite fast. But in review of the pictures, her roller coaster aptitude is pretty obvious ...
Note Stark's Huge Smile! Apparently Della was screaming in joy the entire ride.
Although in this picture her attitude is questionable ...
Della had a HUGE smile plastered on her face for most of the ride!
Needless to say that our little DareDevil LOVED the Roller Coaster.
We won't have any trouble at Disneyland.
She was Flying High when she got off the ride.
Then it was mamas turn ...
A little serious as we waited to spin but she LOVED it! Any surprise there?
I think Stark and I had better be prepared to work the Disney rides in shift
as I think we're going to be busy.
Della and I won a round of 'Smack the Mole' and her price of choice was this beautiful florescent orange bear (as opposed to the really cute stuffed hedgehog!)
Note the proof of a fun time ... a really dirty face.
The fairground has a kids playground onsite where we spent a few minutes letting Della run off some residual energy. There were only 2 other couples hiding here so it was nice and quiet.
I've never before seen stark on a swing!!!
Huck and Daddy ...
Relaxing while watching some barrel racing
Our final stop ... Horses!
Della was asleep less than 5 minutes into the ride home.
We really enjoyed the Pierce County Fair and true to reputation it was very kid friendly with everyone waving and saying hi to the kiddos ...
although it was designed for 4 years and up which was a disappointment to Della as she wasn't old enough to play in the bouncy house or tall enough for most of the rides ...
One more year Della and then you can tell everyone you're 4 (even though you'll only be 3).
Next year we'll participate in more of the free crafts for kids ... make a stuffed animal and a peg-horse ... both free!
We'll definitely be back.
