Thursday, June 28, 2007

Alameda County Fair

It's Fair season and this year was a year of several firsts. I was completely prepared to willfully force my daughter to participate, but she managed to shock all of us and show her fearless side. She rode roller coaster after roller coaster, went down the super slide (which I couldn't get a picture of because I was shaking with nerves...they wouldn't let her go down on Tim's lap, so she had to ride alongside him), and even managed a ride on the Tilt-a-Whirl! We were so proud of her and at the same time couldn't believe this was the same child who was so scared the year prior she chose to just "wave" at the rides when she walked by.

Here we are waiting for the concert to begin. The Imagination Movers were in town and Sophie danced to some of her favorite tunes.
Even Noah was enjoying the Imagination Movers. He was wishing he could dance with his sister!
Goppie and Sophie getting ready to ride her very first roller coaster. She loved every second of it. By the end of the night, she was raising her hands in the air!
Here's Grammy and Sophie taking a turn on the Dragon roller coaster. She laughed like crazy on this one.
A much tamer ride on the merry-go-round. Last year, it was a huge debacle getting her to ride this, and now this year she seems almost bored with it!

2 comments:

The Monroes said...

I love the picture of Noah watching Imagination Movers, he is so happy and adorable. Looks like a good time. Good work Sophie on being such a big girl!

Alexis said...

I know the feeling of nervousness too when they do something you don't think they're ready to do yet. I'm finding out that they're growing up so fast.