Leia has been going to Magnolia Festival in Gardendale since she was swimming in mommy’s belly. Mimi and Papa has gone with us each year too. Lisa, Leia, Mimi and Papa always have enjoyed it while Chris goes to amuse us. Miss Ivy seemed to have fun this year too so daddy is getting out numbered even more whit those that seem to enjoy it. This year was the best year yet though! Leia had so much fun on the carousal, slide, boats, etc. It was entertaining watching her excitement. Ivy was a trooper too! I am sure next year Leia and Ivy will have even more fun when Ivy can run around with Leia. Both girls worked up a good appetite. Ivy got to share a barbecue sandwich with mom while Leia ate a chicken sandwich and icy (thanks to Papa). They increased the food choices this year too. It is fun to see how the event gets larger each year. We also bought a items at the arts and crafts area too before we had to go for Leia to take a nappy. However, she was not ready to leave and talked Mimi and Papa into taking her back after nappy since she was spending the night with them while Daddy, Mommy, and Ivy were going to John and Carrol’s crawfish boil.
The girls enjoying the festivities
Everyone got a turn (or more) on the carousal with Leia
Ivy watching big sister on the carousal
Leia was NOT a fan of the race cars
(they jerked a little too much)
The boats were much more fun
Waiting in line for the inflatable/little slide (mom didn’t get picture on the BIG slide)
Of course Leia wouldn’t go so mom tried to encourage her
This is as far as she made it before nap time
Papa and Mimi treated the girls (and Chris) to carnival games too
(The girls won a prize. Daddy and Papa came close)
The girls watching daddy and papa get ready to shot a gun to try to win a prize
Family picture
Leia watching the hula-hoop
(Mom neglected getting pictures of Mimi, Papa, and Leia trying)
Leia hopped on the motorcycle when Mimi and Papa took her back to the festival after nap time
