It Starts Today :)

The Black Walnut Festival, the food, the rides, the fun, the silly traditions that we grow up with and would be so sad if we missed out on - it all starts today and we sure are excited at our house.

What - you don't think Taylor looks excited?

Schedule of events - and yes we realize we'll be totally worn out by the end of the week!!

Wednesday -

Tractor Pull

Riley did tell me she didn't think she would do this because "she'd probably wait until she was 4"

Edit - she did it and pulled 2'5"

Big Blow-up Slide

let's hope they have a try it for free so your kids get hooked hour or two like they did last year!

Edit - yeah not free and for $8 we could find some other entertainment - bummer

Thursday -

Terrapin Race

Yes we have two turtles and so far neither have escaped, unlike previous years, let's hope they are fast!

Edit - so we didn't win, but both girls got tickets, which is nice since rides are $3 each

Rides

Yeah for arm band night

Edit - Riley & Hope had a blast, Riley even rode a pony and went thru the petting zoo, she's not normally a hands on animal person by any means, they really freak her out and Mama has to hold her

Little Cedar Band performs

Wow - I work with a guy who has a new band and they'll be performing, how cool is that

Edit - they did great, Riley had fun dancing the night away

Friday -

Pet Parade

who doesn't love a kid dragging a cute little animal across the stage, especially when they are all dressed up in costume. We like to watch just to see what people will bring (seriously - iguanas & hedgehogs)

Edit - so my nomally fearful of animals girl not only walked with Hope and her puppy, but carried Hope's bunny named Splash - and the girls won 5th place - awesome (and another free ride ticket)!

Talent Show

Go Gabby, we hope you win!

Saturday -

Dance Performance

My baby performs with her dance class on the big stage

Edit - boy did she make us proud, she looked nervous, but she performed like a pro and loved the fact that so many people came to watch (thanks everyone!)

Parade

What better way to get a years worth of free candy then going to a parade

Dance/Tumbling Performance

Again - go Gabby go

Queen Contest

So we probably won't watch, but maybe we'll sneak a peek over there and say Go Stockton