Scenes From a Small Town Carnival

May 18, 2012

up up and away ash aidan sarah and reagan BLOG2
Last Friday my parents took all of the kids to a carnival that is run
by their local fire company each year.

Macungie Carnival Collage BLOG
Sarah, Aidan, and Ashton have all experienced the joys of this carnival in the years past so they knew what to expect, but this was Reagan's first time!

Helpin her sister off the ride Collage BLOG
She was a little overwhelmed and hesitant at first, but she absolutely LOVED the rides!
I think we have another thrill-seeker on our hands:)

Car Ride at the Carnival BLOG
The cars were a huge hit with all 4 of the kids and we had visions of them at "16" swirling in our heads as we watched them go round and round!

Macungie Carnival Collage 2 BLOG
There were a few rides that Reags was still not tall enough to go on by herself and she had a mini meltdown as she watched her sister and cousins making the long climb up the stairs of the big yellow Super Slide while she was left standing at the gate with us. Pat came to the rescue and told her he would go with her..... The tears disappeared and that frown was instantly turned upside-down as she came zipping down the slide safely in the arms of her Daddy!!

Me and My Daddy Walking In the Park FINAL BLOG
After many trips to the ticket booth, we told the kids it was time to head back to Mimi and Coachie's house. Reags got "one last ride"..... and I'm thinking it was the best "ride" of the night! I love the beautiful sunlight coming through the trees and how she is holding onto the side of her Daddy's head. A very sweet Daddy/Daughter moment!

the long road



31 comments:

4 Lettre Words said...

Such happy colors! Love the hand-slappin' shot.

Kimberley said...

These are so wonderful. I love the photo with them floating through the air on the ride. Fabulous!

S said...

Thes colours are great

Tina´s PicStory said...

wonderful funny pics! looks like you had a great time :)

Unknown said...

The thrill on their faces is priceless! What fun!!

Becky said...

Oh my, I love all of your captures!!! There is just something about carnival pictures that make my day. All those colors and happy faces!! Love it!

Sharon said...

Oh my gosh, the look on Reags face on the car ride is AWESOME! She looks like she is ready to be a race car driver! It looks like a perfect carnival for their age!

Sharon said...

Oh my gosh, the look on Reags face on the car ride is AWESOME! She looks like she is ready to be a race car driver! It looks like a perfect carnival for their age!

Tara said...

happy happy happy post Lisa! I love the colors!!! I love the crispness! What lens did you use?
Lovin Reagan's expression while she's driving the car! That look cracks me up! So sweet of her on top of her daddy's shoulders. Your pictures show such emotion and are amzing to look at! Always in awe!!!

Happy weekend, tara

tiarastantrums said...

I love how you capture the sister bond so clearly each week!

Briana's Mom said...

Love that last photo. :D

How fun!! Briana loves carnivals - she would have had a ball. And she would have cried just like Reagan if she couldn't go on one!

Heather @ Simple Wives said...

Beautiful colors!! Looks like a wonderful time. :)

Gina Kleinworth said...

Oh how fun- I love all the vibrant colors! It's especially dear to my heart since it's for the fire dept. :) Hope you all have a great weekend my friend!

Cropped Stories said...

Hey there! Gorgeous pictures as always. Carnivals always make for great pictures! I joined your linky but I had to join twice 'cause I attached the wrong pic. I was hoping you could delete #19 (my first submission)? Thanks!

Unknown said...

How fun, love all the colors you captured!

snekcip said...

Love the carnival pictures!! Your photos are ALWAYS so fun!! You have such a unique way of capturing your kids!!

PS I finally LINKED a picture!! So happy to be joining in!!! HOPE I DID IT RIGHT!! Also...check your email please!!!

Honey Mommy said...

Great photos! I can't wait for our summer fun to start! Only a few more weeks of school and we are done!

Stefanie said...

Oh my goodness.. these are gorgeous! The colors are spectacular!
And it looks like everyone had a blast!
Have a super weekend, my friend :)
oxoxo!
Stefanie

Brooke said...

These are GORGEOUS!!! Makes me want to find a carnival and get P there!! xoxo!! Brooke

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

Such beautiful photos~ one word... COLOR~ Gorgeous!!! Blessings and love! XO

Dimple said...

Cute!
Carnivals are such fun for kids of all ages. Love the last shot!

Gail said...

LOVE, love, love all the color and movement, Lisa. And the big smiles say it all!

Have a wonderful weekend my friend,
xoxo

Gail

Shari said...
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Shari said...

Love how Sarah helps Reagan out of the rides...
We went to the county fair when Amelia wasn't much bigger than Reagan and Amelia was too scared to go down the slide alone, and I was too scared to go down with her (I'm terrified of heights). My friend took her down on her lap - that's a GREAT friend - and Amelia never looked back and quickly learned that just because I was afraid, did NOT mean it was scary to her:)
Glad you have fearless ones on your hands, makes life easier - until they're 16;)

The Byrd's Nest said...

What fun! The last picture, of course, is my favorite....you captured such a precious memory:)

the meaklims said...

Wow, these photos are incredible... precious memories.

Happy Weekend!
Jill

Kim said...

Love the photos.. looks like you had a WONDERFUL time at the little carnival..
Have a great weekend..
Hugz..

Diane said...

Lots of BIG smiles in these photos:) LOVE how Reagan is right there with her big sis and big cuz'ins! Looks like everyone had sooooo much fun! My fav is Pat and Reg coming down the slide! Too Cute!
Enjoy your weekend!
God Bless,
Diane

Unknown said...

Wonderful photos, I enjoyed them all! The last one, especially. <3

Jodee said...

What a fun night! The last picture is my fav!

Virginia said...

What fun!! Love all of the colors. I think the first shot is my favorite, the girls look they're having so much fun!

Gin =)