Yesterday we decided to take the kids to the Matthews Alive Parade and Festival. We got there about 10 minutes before it started and sat right down in the shade on a hill and had a great spot. The weather was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! It was so relaxing and the kids loved seeing the bands, cheerleaders, and fire/police men. After the parade we walked down through the craft tents and then through the ride section. The kids all wanted to go on a ride, but it was getting hot, the lines were really long since everyone was there because the parade was just over, and we were running into lunch time. So, I told them they had the afternoon to decide which ride they wanted to go on and we would come back. They were not allowed to choose the carousel or any of the baby rides. They could choose from the swings or the helicopters. (I am not wasting my money on them staying low to the ground and going in a circle!)
Harper and Finley watching the parade together. This boy adores this girl!
And they chose.......the helicopters!! We went back that night and spent $9 for them to ride this one ride! But it was nice and cool and no one was in line so they just walked right onto the ride. They were prepared and excited to go on a big kid ride (of course they all decided they would ride together - power in numbers)! They loved it and had a lot of fun! We were looking at the prices of the tickets and on Friday night they had a arm band you could buy for $15 and you would get unlimited rides. Sounds like a deal right? I sat there for a minute, looked at Matt and said, "Do you realize that in a couple years that would cost us $75 to take our kids to a little
rinky dink fair?!" Absurd. So we are setting the standard low now! I told them we had a lot of fun. They got to ride 1 ride and the next fair we go to they can pick 1 ride to go on. That way they always know they only get to choose 1 ride! So sad to have to do that to them, but fair rides are ridiculously priced and I would much rather buy them a
Carowinds pass or take them to Disney World again vs. flushing money at a fair. They completely understood, were
grateful for their ride, and are looking forward to the next festival!
And every year we go and they always want their picture taken at this train. So for the scrapbook sake - here it is!
Harper and Finley watching the parade together. This boy adores this girl!
And they chose.......the helicopters!! We went back that night and spent $9 for them to ride this one ride! But it was nice and cool and no one was in line so they just walked right onto the ride. They were prepared and excited to go on a big kid ride (of course they all decided they would ride together - power in numbers)! They loved it and had a lot of fun! We were looking at the prices of the tickets and on Friday night they had a arm band you could buy for $15 and you would get unlimited rides. Sounds like a deal right? I sat there for a minute, looked at Matt and said, "Do you realize that in a couple years that would cost us $75 to take our kids to a little rinky dink fair?!" Absurd. So we are setting the standard low now! I told them we had a lot of fun. They got to ride 1 ride and the next fair we go to they can pick 1 ride to go on. That way they always know they only get to choose 1 ride! So sad to have to do that to them, but fair rides are ridiculously priced and I would much rather buy them a Carowinds pass or take them to Disney World again vs. flushing money at a fair. They completely understood, were grateful for their ride, and are looking forward to the next festival! 
And every year we go and they always want their picture taken at this train. So for the scrapbook sake - here it is!
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