In years past, LBZ (Life Before Zachary), we would travel hours to the biggest and best know fall festivals in our state. However, now that we are traveling with a child we have become quick learners. There are festivals all around us, some practically in our very own backyard! Our goal this year was to visit any that are a stone throw's distance away. During the process we met various people (vendors & attendees) willing to share information on other festivals that they suggested we check out! Thus, our fall festival list is ever growing!
To find last Sunday's festival we did a little google search and came across a nearby area called Auburn. Now, being a BAMA graduate I was a little turned off by the name of the city...and thus the name of the fair "AuburnFest"...but, since BAMA is having an excellent football season I decided I would put my pride behind me and step out to their "little" festival ;)
As stated above, being new parents (to a toddler no less) our second fall festival lesson was to arrive as soon as the festival starts. Being one of the first visitors allows us to get in and get out (before the heat of the day and the crowds overwhelm)!! As always, it was Zach's lucky day. He was the ONLY child in line for the jump house. His ALL TIME FAVORITE "bounce till Mommy pulls you out" event. And, since he was the only child in attendance, and jumping his heart out, the owner of the inflatables told us to stay as long as we want and in fact hey- "why don't y'all move on over to the obstacle course"...and, "lady since you are taking pictures feel free to walk along the equipment and snap away". "Thanks Mr. Inflatable!!!!! Hoot hoot!!"
So, onto the obstacle course we went. Once Zachary realized his Daddy was going inside the obstacle course with him his face lit up like a Christmas tree! Both Miller boys had a fabulous time making their way through and over every obstacle put in their way.
Now, I feel like I should explain these next few pictures. As Matt is climbing his one and only child up the ladder he knew there HAD to be another side to the climb that would be as equally steep. But he wasn't sure exactly what the challenge was going to be or how he was going to manage Zachary.
Notice Zachary's face at the top of the slide when he realizes "OMG, this is steep". Then Notice Matt's face when he realized "OMG, this is steep" but then Zachary recognizes, "OMG, what a slope, time to S.L.I.D.E.!!!"
And, slide they did! With his eyes closed & the biggest smile on his face!
After a little shopping we took a break next to the red train. Zachary is quickly becoming obsessed with trains and as he likes to imitate them "Choo-Choo!!"
We had a fabulous day and a great time at the festival. And, I'm glad to see that my precious son feels the same way I do about "Auburn"!
Roll Tide, Roll!!
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