Fair. Play.

One of my favorite memories of my childhood was going to the fair and rodeo every year, and now I get to pass that same annual fun on to Ivy – only in a much bigger way. The fair at Rodeo Houston is HUGE, and this time around Ivy was tall enough and brave enough to ride some of the bigger thrill rides. Holly hooked us up with some half-price carnival tickets, so we rode LOTS of things. Well, I should say THEY rode lots of things (Ivy and her friend Karma) while I just watched. I’ve learned that some carnival rides make me a bit nauseous, especially that ones that just rock back and forth or spin around and around.

I was a bit surprised at both Ivy and Karma’s willingnes to ride some scary-looking stuff, but then again they did balk at a few crazy rides. I rode a few with them as well and screamed along with the little girls.

After the carnival we went into the exhibit hall and watched a calf being born, some chickens hatching, and lots of little piglets sucking on a sow’s teets. We also fed some llamas and goats and 1 burro, and even got to play with a starfish and a sea urchin (at a rodeo? Whaaaat?). It was a great day!!