The Great Darke County Fair

Last night for the 3rd year in a row, Hailey, Grandma and I went to the Darke County Fair.  Hailey had her follow-up appointment early yesterday afternoon with Dr. Thakkar and so afterwards we met up with Grandma to enjoy the fair.  This was also the first time I have taken Hailey out on a "big event" without our stroller.  I sold it to my best friend who I know will enjoy it but it was a weird feeling having Hailey walk right next to us.  What a big girl she is.  I tell her this all the time but I am so proud of her.  She is such an independent girl and even though that makes me sad, I am glad that we are raising her to be such.  She will be such a strong woman some day.  But yet will reach for my hand when she is a little timid and I love that. 

I know I know what the heck does this have to do with the fair!  It was a HUGE Mommy moment for me to not have that stroller that I probably cursed having so many times when trying to get through the crowds.  But we had a great time, it was kids night so we got a ride bracelet and Hailey rode rides till she and we were wore out.  Of course ate our fill of fair food and checked out all the animals we could take in.  So funny how that changes too each year.  First year we went, every cow was a different one and even more exciting than the last.  Last year it was a big deal too and this year she was good with just walking down one aisle and not demanding to go up and down every row of animals that were available to see.