We killed a couple of hours today at the Grange Fair in Yorktown. We went for the first time last year and had so much fun with Landon that I wanted to go again this year.
Unfortunately, as you may know, these fairs are ridiculously expensive. It cost us $12 to park, $30 in tickets for the rides, of which $10 alone were spent by Don and Landon going on the Ferris wheel (I am too afraid of heights — there is no way you are getting me on that thing!).
We had some pizza, an ice cream shake, and after we bought a few more tickets because Landon enjoyed the kiddie rides so much now that he is a year older, we left with a crying boy who didn’t want to leave and two cheap stuffed animals, having spent $60 for two hours of fun.
But it was worth it, as you can see!
These two are best friends, isn’t that adorable? I love seeing all the animals, and it’s so nice for Landon to get this close to them.
I think he liked the roosters the best — the little pot-belly pig was my favorite.
I made Don take a few pictures of me with Landon; it is so rare that I get a picture with him since I’m always the photographer.
Landon is sporting the cool new sneakers Aunt Lisa bought him yesterday — thanks, Lisa for taking him for a few hours!
I’ll make up for this extravaganza by cutting a few extra coupons next week :)
Cindi @ Moomette's Magnificents says
Hi! Looks like you had fun! I agree – we spent $15/ticket to get into the fair, another $10 to park, then there was the food and midway games the grandkids played! But we always have a great time and it makes the pictures priceless!
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Sharon Stone says
The Grange Fair is a lot of fun, and is a fun way for kids to have some access to local agriculture. I find that my kids have a hard time with this type of thing, with all of the excitement, so we limit it to 1 big fair a year. Every year, we go to the Chenango County Fair, near my parents. It’s great, because I can buy wristbands for the rides, and just say yes all day long.
For me to take both kids to the grange would be even more expensive, and then their grandparents couldn’t be involved too.
I’m glad that you had fun at the fair. It wouldn’t be childhood without these fairs.
Debra says
Cute pics! We went to our county fair this weekend, too. I guess it’s that time of the year. I also have to make an effort to get photos of my daughter & me since I am always the photographer.
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