Finally, this past Friday looked like it would work out. The news reporters were saying, "Today's the day to get to the fair. There is little chance for rain and the sun should shine." But if you know anything about Indiana weather, you know they are very unreliable. We took our chances after the girls got home from school, despite the rain that was falling as we left our house.
Ryan assured us that it was a pop up shower, it was moving north away from the fair and all would be fine. "It's not going to rain." Fast forward about an hour...
That's us (and about 75 other people) huddled under a tent trying to stay dry. Except that the tent had a massive leak in it and didn't do it's job! Sullivan Grace was a mess - terrified of the storm that had very quickly blown in. So after contemplating what to do, we made a mad dash in the downpour for the nearest building.
Famous last words - "It's not going to rain."
Divine intervention must have taken shape, because low and behold we happened to run right into the building that housed all the rabbits - Sullivan's favorite animal and near obsession.
It most definitely took her mind off the storm and what was going on.
I can't even describe the magnitude of this building filled with rabbits. There was an insane amount of them. Sullivan asked if we could take one home - which was answered with a quick and resounding, "NO!" But there was a sweet lady taking care of the rabbits that allowed our girls to pet one. That seemed like a good compromise to me!
There was a small break in the storm so we made a dash into another building. We saw all sorts of things. If nothing else, the storm forced us to see parts of the fair that we normally overlooked. It was refreshing. It was fun. It was a nice change!
We saw cookie contest winners...
The state's largest vegetables...
A pluthora of Bicentennial displays...
Quinn and Sullivan were even asked to help repaint a historical marker sign that will eventually be on display once the painting is finished. That is a pretty awesome experience to know you had a hand in helping restore something that will be on display!
Eventually the storm did pass through. We were able to enjoy some yummy food...
Rode on some fun rides...
And take our iconic fair picture...
It's hard to tell, but Quinn and Sulla are together making a heart with their hands.
We heart Indy!!
This year's fair was unlike anything we've experienced before. It's one that we will remember for years to come. The famous last words will echo loudly, "It's not going to rain!"
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