Carnival

Saturday after karate we went to a neighborhood carnival. I don't know about elsewhere in the country, but in Florida, a carnival is all about the inflatables... bounce houses, slides and obstacle courses.

Despite the look of sheer terror on Kate's face sliding down the slide, that is the only thing she wanted to do. Over, and over and over. Much, I'm sure, to the dismay of the other sliders as she was not exactly quick to summit.

Jack's favorite was a giant inflatable obstacle course. He pretty much ran laps from the beginning, to end, and around to the start again. These events are fabulous to do before lunch because they make children very eager and willing for nap!

Jack did a little rock climbing as well. Kate, meanwhile, climbed on the playground.

And, I must send a shout out to Grandma and PopPop for the amazing outfit that Kate is wearing... The number of compliments she receives when she is wearing it are astonishing.... Complete strangers were stopping us at the mall (this was later in the day as we shopped for birthday presents) to find out where she got it. Grandma & PopPop, I gave them all your number... :)

oh and, a small disclaimer, regarding the photo where Jack is sliding headfirst down the slide... This is not recommended. Jack clearly could not read the warnings plastered up and down the sides of the slide directing riders to only slide feet first. Ooops! Don't do this at home.