Kidsfest '09

Sunday, we went to a family/kid oriented activity called Kidsfest. It is basically just games, prizes, candy, coupons, advertisements and contests presented in a fun way. It made such a big impression on Alea last year, she has been talking about it ever since. We began by standing in line with a hundred or so other determined families outside in the bitter COLD. By determined, I mean, determined to get a good parking spot, determined not to stand in line once admittance was granted into the building and determined to avoid arriving during the “rain shower” that was only letting up long enough for everyone to get inside the building-how nice. Finally, the doors opened and the line quickly dissolved inside the building. Alea was beside herself, she wanted to conquer THE two things that she just couldn’t bring herself to do last year and those are: the big inflatable slide and the inflatable train. As we stepped inside, she stood in utter amazement that the slide all but greeted her right inside the door. We quickly made it to the slide and train, and I am happy to report, she both masterfully and skillfully conquered both of these obstacles. We had so much fun and even met our neighbors there, though the children took us in opposite directions. The kids rushed the stage when Dora made a guest appearance and danced until they just couldn’t dance anymore. They also got to see the crew from Star Wars and the Veggie Tales characters Bob and Larry. Benton amazed us with his “luck” at every game he attempted: landing on the ONLY white spot on the wheel, finding a green pig and picking the “extra prize” candy bar-sounds like his daddy. While we were playing, the rain shower turned into a beautiful snow and it was fun to watch from inside the warm building. Kidsfest ‘09 was such a success!