It was Kids Fair Day this past Friday, and my cautious 3 year old rode some fair rides all by herself! She didn't scream or yell or even look scared! The look on her face was either shear determination to hold on or joyful smiles as she rode around. So proud of her.
Our day started with learning about our first responders in our community.
Sweet Pea started her morning getting strapped to a stretcher and placed into an ambulance where the guys showed us different ways to take heart beats.
After the ambulance tour, kids were able to see different firetrucks, all the compartmnets on the truck, and time how long it took a fireman to put on his gear. To pass the test to become a fireman, the men must put on all their gear including oxygen equipment in 1 minute 30 seconds!
After the fire trucks, it was time to tour the Sheriff's police car! Hopefully this is the only time Sweet Pea will be in the back of a police vehicle. :) The Sheriff also showed us some of his protective gear that he has to wear in certain situations. All the responders were so nice and patient with all the kids! Love our little community!
After the tour with the responders, it was time to ride some rides....for FREE!
This was such a great experience for all the littles. They didnt have to wait in line, and they could ride a ride a billion times in true toddler fashion.
Sweet Pea's first ride was the motor cycles. I was really worried she was going to scream and try to get off in the middle of the ride, but she was determined to hold on and ride that bike! So proud.
Her absolute favorite was the jeeps I think. Daddy and I might have to discuss getting her one of those electronic jeeps for Christmas...
Look at that face below! "Crazy drivers on the road..." hahaha!
Our day didnt end there either! After riding the rides for awhile it was time to go to the petting zoo.
We went to the petting zoo back in July and it was a disaster. Sweet Pea didnt want to touch one animal, so I was already in the mindset that she was going to bolt when I put her in the zoo.
I was so wrong!
She let the animals approach her and she pet just about every single animal in there!
There was a little goat that just wanted to smell her hand, a donkey who followed her around waiting for Sweet Pea to pet his face, and a Mama Llama that enjoyed her neck rub.
What a wonderful day! We were able to do this all before lunch, and Sweet Pea and I both took a great nap in the afternoon after this adventure.
I feel so blessed to live in a town where my little girl can have so many wonderful experiences.
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