This weekend could have produced some really cute pictures, but I left my camera in Lubbock last weekend!!
Well, The West Texas Fair and Rodeo has made its stop in Abilene. Friday night we went to the fair, spending WAY too much money...but watching Kaitlyn have an absolute blast. She rode all the rides that she was tall enough to ride. I'm not sure which one was her favorite, but James and I really liked the huge slide that you go down while sitting on potato sacks. Kaitlyn sat with me and James rode beside us. We did it twice! She also enjoyed, the train, the elephants that go up and down, the man on the insanely tall unicycle that juggled fire-lit torches, a yummy funnel cake, and going "fishing" to try and win a cheap prize. Oh, and she also met "Abby", a four-month old cow that she could not get enough of.
When the fair and rodeo come to town, they kick it off on Saturday with a big parade downtown. So, we took our chairs, (Kaitlyn proudly carried her plastic Dora chair) and picked our "seats" to watch the show! It was really fun! There were a ton of people there. All of the high school bands marched, there were horses and cows (only in West-Texas would there be people riding cows in a parade), clowns, fun old-fashioned cars, firetrucks, and even a couple of floats. Before the parade started Kaitlyn and walked down the street to buy a drink. On our walk, in the middle of a crowd of people, Kaitlyn saw someone she knew. She just looked at her and said, "Hey Summer!" And just kept on walking! On our way back to our seats she did the same thing - and this time the girl replied back, "Hey Kaitlyn!" Me and the other mom just died laughing - and it turns out they go to Rainbow School together. I thought that was pretty cute.
Saturday evening was James's first time to coach the Butterflies. James LOVES coaching soccer. He was all set to coach a 13 and under boys team, but when that fell apart, he was offered the fun job of coaching 5 and under girls. He jumped at the opportunity. These girls are the cutest things I have ever seen. It's their first year to play soccer. It was so fun to watch these tiny girls with their pink and blue uniforms that are way too big run around the field. James is so good with them - and they all love him! Kaitlyn likes to run around out there with them as well. She gets in their huddle, and practices kicking the ball in the goal. It was so fun to watch.
So, like I said earlier - would have been a great weekend for the camera!
Hope everyone has a great Monday!
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How cute! I'm glad you had fun at the fair. I always enjoy a funnel cake! Sounds like you guys are really enjoying the small town experience!
Shanta
It is so good to hear that you are enjoying life in Abilene. May God continue to bless your family in the big and little things in life. we miss you but are glad you are so happy.
GET that camera BACK!! The Fair was always so fun! Glad you had a great weekend!!
It sounds like you had a fun weekend -- although I wish you had your camera too -- I could have liked to have seen Kaitlyn in all those fair pictures and at the parade!
I miss Abilene! Post pics when you can- James coaching the soccer team is so fun! Kaitlyn will be a superstar soccer girl if she's already playing at 2! Saw Mere this weekend at Burt's wedding in Birmingham and she's doing great. Happy late anniversary!
ahhhhh...the WEst Texas Fair and Rodeo. Now those are some great memories! Eating that corn on the cobb, throwing up after riding the octopus, and feeling that all-over-nasty after eating dust for 4 hours. I MISS IT!
I know you love being in Abilene, but the big questions is, when are y'all moving to Lubbock? We want you back!!
Amy B.
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