I remember going to the IPE as a young child with all my siblings. Mom would tow us around the fairgrounds to look at the prize winning zucchini and blue ribbon heifer. I looked longingly at the other children enjoying the rides and playing all the games. I promised myself that when I was a mother, my children would get to know what it was like to really enjoy the fair.
Thursday I hauled Joseph, Edwin and Greta to the fair. I took them to the petting zoo. Then dragged them through all the exhibits to see the animals, poultry and baked goods. I just couldn't understand all the whining. We still hadn't found the produce and my kids just wanted to play the games and go on the rides. I learned that fairs are good for throwing money away. I caved under the pressure (incessant whining) and let the boys play one game and go on TWO rides. I know, the extravagance! See, I didn't turn out like my mother :)
Edwin and Greta enjoying the Wallaby. 
These bunnies were frisky and I just barely took this photo before it jumped off Edwin's lap.
Greta was in good humour although she spent most of her time in the stroller. The only way to stay sane with 3 children by myself in a crowd.
Ride #1
Ride #2
We spent a bit of time and "Kids World" enjoying the live entertainment. Edwin was so excited to participate in every song. He wasn't so sure after they dressed him up in what they said was an African warrior.
Then they gave him a tambourine and it was all good.Thank you IPE for all the memories... zucchini, Esmerelda, cotton candy, getting lost in the crowd, animal droppings and the good ole fairway.
5 comments:
Ah, Esmerelda! The IPE will always remind me of Esmerelda.
It looks like the kids enjoyed themselves. Sorry I wasn't available to help you with them. I really wanted to be there with you.
Sharon, I love the Armstrong Fair. What good memories. I was a pathetic child though as I didn't care for rides and would just wander looking at the exhibits by myself. I love the produce made into little creatures! Oh and the MINI DONUTS!! Thanks for the memories.
Too much fun! Your kides looked they enjoyedall of it!!!
Grace would have loved the Petting Zoo!
I love the IPE! However we discovered last year that Salmon Arm has its very own Fall fair like the IPE only on a smaller scale. It still has the same greasy food, creepy ride operators and smelly animals so it's all good!
P.S. Fun to see you guys the other day, I love our visits.
Just the right photos for the memories and the preparation to steel myself to be a part of the adventure next year.
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