Carnival Games

Dexter played (and lost) his first carnival game shooting water into a small hole to make the animals go up. It only lasted about three seconds but he loved every second of it. I couldn't believe how much he took in about the game in such a short time. He described it perfectly in the car ride on the way home.

Rides Without Mommy or Daddy

Dexy was so excited to ride his first carnival rides all by himself.  He was great - he listened to Mommy and Daddy's instructions to remain seated and hold on. First he rode a firetruck and then he rode a motorcycle that did "wheelies".

Tractor Tyke at the County Fair

After filling up on ice cream, Dexter noticed the tractor trikes. He would have spent the whole rest of the day there, switching tractors and pedaling around the figure 8 track if he could.

After an initial crash into the little girl on a tractor in front of him, Daddy explained that he was not allowed to crash. Dexter heeded his words and would patiently wait behind a slow tractor rider until he had enough room to pass them.

He must have ridden each of the five tractors 10 times. At least two dozen kids came and went while Dexter continued to pedal around giving Mommy and Daddy an unexpected half hour of rest on a nearby bench.

Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other

Dexter wasn't interested in sharing his ice cream cone with Daddy but then suggested that they "take turns".

Demolition Derby

We made it to the county fair just in time for the start of the afternoon demolition derby.  Dexter was glad he had his headphones on for the action.

On our way out of the fair, Dexter got to see one of the demolition derby cars (aptly named "Student Driver").

Beeline to the Bouncy House

All disappointment about Ian not being at the company picnic disappeared when Dexter laid eyes on the bouncy house.