Going to the York Fair in the Rain

by Feels Like Home Blog™ on September 17, 2009

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I like the fair.

Our fair began on Friday, September 11, and I really wanted to go. I had entered pictures in the fair’s photo contest, and I was dying to see how they did. I needed to buy a few things. I was eager to see Grace interact with the animals she loves so much.

It was raining, sometimes really hard.

We went anyway.

The Fair in the rain

As we drove through York, we stopped and bought a couple of extra umbrellas.

Good thing we did.

Grace loved that she could hold her own umbrella. I showed her where to put her hands so that it wouldn’t fall over, and she stayed perfectly dry.

We had taken some clothes for her to change into for the car ride home, but she didn’t need them. She was dry.

The Fair in the Rain

The Fair in the Rain

The Fair in the Rain

The rain didn’t stop us from enjoying bunny rabbits and ducklings and chicks.

It felt like the only people at the fair were the farmers, a few senior citizens (who could get in for free), and the three of us. It is awesome to be at the fair without the huge crowds.

Grace talked to many of the farmers. Her favorite question?

What’s him name? (pointing to a cow or goat)

When the farmer answered, she asked, What’s that one’s name?

This questioning continued until I thanked the farmer and we walked away.

Nonetheless, we interacted with cows, pigs, horses, alpacas, goats, a 2-week old calf, pigeons, chickens, geese, turkeys, and ducks.

Oh, and the Budweiser Clydesdales!

They were a lot bigger than I expected them to be.

We had such a great night. Simply awesome.

It’s supposed to be cool and dry this weekend, but we’re going back to the fair.

Happily shared at Tell Me Thursday, A Thousand Words Thursday, Show and Tell Friday,

PhotoStory FridayHosted by Cecily and Izzy ‘N Emmy, Friday’s Foto Finish Fiesta

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golightly September 18, 2009 at 7:57 am

sometimes it’s just plain fun to be the only ones out in the rain.
.-= golightly´s last blog ..Photo Story – The Escape =-.

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golightly September 18, 2009 at 2:57 am

sometimes it’s just plain fun to be the only ones out in the rain.
.-= golightly´s last blog ..Photo Story – The Escape =-.

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Tina September 18, 2009 at 7:05 am

One of my families more memorable trips to the fair was the one where the rain was just pouring down. In spite of the rain we stayed the whole day. It forced us indoors to see every single exhibit. We met alot of really nice folks that day!
.-= Tina´s last blog ..Tightwad Tuesday =-.

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WackyMummy September 18, 2009 at 7:07 am

So cute! So true!!! Short people love a) unmbrellas, and b) asking “what’s his name”. Has she got to the stage yet where after hearing the name of the animal or person, starts asking “Why?” I haven’t yet found the answer to that one.

Happy Friday!
.-= WackyMummy´s last blog ..Vacationland Part 1: Dino Town =-.

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Tiaras & Tantrums September 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm

looks/sounds like a fun time despite the rain

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Tiaras & Tantrums September 18, 2009 at 7:21 am

looks/sounds like a fun time despite the rain

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Raise Them Up September 18, 2009 at 12:26 pm

She’s so cute with her umbrella! I’m glad you had a great time at the fair. :)

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Raise Them Up September 18, 2009 at 7:26 am

She’s so cute with her umbrella! I’m glad you had a great time at the fair. :)

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Mary @Raising 4 Godly Men September 18, 2009 at 8:47 am

What GREAT pics of your family. I love how you captured the spirit of the day. [0= I am glad all stayed dry and had fun ! Enjoy the fair again !!

Blessings in Him<
-Mary
.-= Mary @Raising 4 Godly Men´s last blog ..Show and Tell Friday ~ My Latest Knitting Craze…Booties =-.

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Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings September 18, 2009 at 2:30 pm

So how did your photos do?

And your photos here are so sweet!

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Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings September 18, 2009 at 9:30 am

So how did your photos do?

And your photos here are so sweet!

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Carrie Keiser September 18, 2009 at 3:18 pm

There is nothing like the fair. So how’d your pictures do?
.-= Carrie Keiser´s last blog ..Foto Story Friday #67 –my girls =-.

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Carrie Keiser September 18, 2009 at 10:18 am

There is nothing like the fair. So how’d your pictures do?
.-= Carrie Keiser´s last blog ..Foto Story Friday #67 –my girls =-.

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Tina September 18, 2009 at 12:05 pm

One of my families more memorable trips to the fair was the one where the rain was just pouring down. In spite of the rain we stayed the whole day. It forced us indoors to see every single exhibit. We met alot of really nice folks that day!
.-= Tina´s last blog ..Tightwad Tuesday =-.

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WackyMummy September 18, 2009 at 12:07 pm

So cute! So true!!! Short people love a) unmbrellas, and b) asking “what’s his name”. Has she got to the stage yet where after hearing the name of the animal or person, starts asking “Why?” I haven’t yet found the answer to that one.

Happy Friday!
.-= WackyMummy´s last blog ..Vacationland Part 1: Dino Town =-.

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Mary @Raising 4 Godly Men September 18, 2009 at 1:47 pm

What GREAT pics of your family. I love how you captured the spirit of the day. [0= I am glad all stayed dry and had fun ! Enjoy the fair again !!

Blessings in Him<
-Mary
.-= Mary @Raising 4 Godly Men´s last blog ..Show and Tell Friday ~ My Latest Knitting Craze…Booties =-.

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Wayne September 18, 2009 at 10:59 pm

All umbarellas, great photo friday
.-= Wayne ´s last blog ..Photo Friday =-.

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Wayne September 18, 2009 at 5:59 pm

All umbarellas, great photo friday
.-= Wayne ´s last blog ..Photo Friday =-.

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Tara September 18, 2009 at 8:34 pm

The photo contest was a bust for me. :(
.-= Tara´s last blog ..Car Seats Save Lives If You Let Them =-.

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Kayla September 19, 2009 at 2:08 am

Fairs are always, ALWAYS a good time :D
I’m glad to hear that you didn’t let the rain stop you!
.-= Kayla´s last blog ..2 Sweet Things{Review and Giveaway} =-.

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Kayla September 18, 2009 at 9:08 pm

Fairs are always, ALWAYS a good time :D
I’m glad to hear that you didn’t let the rain stop you!
.-= Kayla´s last blog ..2 Sweet Things{Review and Giveaway} =-.

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kaye September 18, 2009 at 11:30 pm

fun day at the fair, even if it did rain. If you want to wander down my road I’m home.

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Kim from Canada September 19, 2009 at 5:44 am

Hey, we just went to our fall fair this past weekend, too – I guess you got the rain they predicted for us ’cause we had the sun all day! Rain or shine, I love the fair. Better luck next year in the photo contest.
.-= Kim from Canada´s last blog ..Here We Go Again =-.

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Kim from Canada September 19, 2009 at 12:44 am

Hey, we just went to our fall fair this past weekend, too – I guess you got the rain they predicted for us ’cause we had the sun all day! Rain or shine, I love the fair. Better luck next year in the photo contest.
.-= Kim from Canada´s last blog ..Here We Go Again =-.

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Tara September 19, 2009 at 1:34 am

The photo contest was a bust for me. :(
.-= Tara´s last blog ..Car Seats Save Lives If You Let Them =-.

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kaye September 19, 2009 at 4:30 am

fun day at the fair, even if it did rain. If you want to wander down my road I’m home.

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