Fest-A-Ville

When we were driving home from the airport on Saturday, I saw the rides on the waterfront.  Last year we didn't make it down, but the year before we had been.  I told Jordy I really wanted to go, but I couldn't figure out when we were going to make this happen because I was leaving for Chicago on Monday.  I completely forgot we had nothing to do on Sunday.  After sleeping in, we headed to the festival.  I got lucky with an awesome parking spot right on the street (can you say free?)!

We started off with a helicopter ride.  I am proud to say I negotiated the rate.  At $40 a person, I just wasn't going to ride.  I was going to let Jordy and Kaylea ride.  However, when the attendant asked why I wasn't going, I told him it was too expensive, but if he wanted to cut me a deal, I would hop on.  I suggested $100 for all and he said what about $110?  I told him I would pass.  He came down to $100.  He said I was good - LOL.  What did they have to lose?  They helicopter was going up for $80 or $100 so he just made an extra $20.

We rode rides - Kaylea will ride anything.  The problem is usually that she isn't tall enough.  She wanted to play some games.  I made her bring her own money, but gave her $10.  She was happy with the two games she got to play and the prizes she won.  She did a dart throwing game and hit all three balloons!   She also had her hair colored and glittered.  We ended the day eating at her favorite restaurant, Red Robin!  It was a spectacular day - the weather was perfect and the family time was even more perfect!