More Monday Awesomeness

For phase two of our busy Monday we began

our Jessica's Birthday Extravaganza with
a visit to The Oregon State Fair.

First stop, pony rides!
Here is Ava riding Rock Star.

She was thrilled with her first pony riding experience.

Here is my two favorites watching an annoying
but funny-to-Ava clown show.

The things we endure for that child...

Petting Zoo!!

They even had kangaroos!

I was glad I didn't buy any food for Ava to
feed the animals, turns out they totally tackle
you to get this food from you. That wouldn't of
gone over well even though she seemed to find
this scenario hysterical when happening to other kids.

Go figure.

They had this really cool little play area that
was a perfect break from the heat and craziness of
the fair. Ava always loves catching up with the
little people of her size.

Ice Cream!!

The beautiful birthday girl and our beautiful momma:

Ava trying to attack Uncle Jeff with a hammer.

Me, Ava & Jessica

I was shocked and so proud that Jessica decided
she wanted to go on The Sling Shot! It flings you
up in the air at over 100 miles an hour!
Much like bungee jumping...

The Before:

The Almost:

The After:

Then it was Ava's turn for rides,
here she is on her first one:

She did great!

Second ride, fire truck, not sure she realized it was
going to go way up in the air.

She had a death grip on the window and when
she got off the ride she says "That was pretty
scary but also pretty fun!"

Here is auntie Linda asking Ava about her ride.

And Ava explaining to her how it went up, up, up!

Boat ride, this was her favorite. It even had bubbles!

High five!

Next was the roller coaster, this one was the scariest!

The fear never left her eyes.
That ride really did seem to go on and on.

The Carousel
She gave me the best photo happy grin shots
every time she passed by.

Driving cars, she loved this!

We had a great time at the fair.
But my feet were done,
and we had more birthday celebrating to do.
Time to rush home and get ready for more FUN!