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Children's Fair.

The annual Children's Fair was held at the waterfront park in Burlington.  Since I had a child for the weekend, we decided to go check it out.
There were free activities...and some not so free, of course.  I got off lightly since, true to his family heritage, Dane likes to avoid both crowds and clowns.

Rock throwing (such a boy thing, isn't it?) is always great entertainment.


And there was not a line for sitting in the giant chair. Go figure.  The super slide was much more popular.

I did think it was well worth the price of a ticket for a train ride.


Dane really enjoyed that, even though he did have a bit of trouble with the "hands and heads inside the window."  Well, the windows were open and he figured that rule was for the safety of little kids.  My camera battery died so I did not get a picture after the train started moving.

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  1. BarbMay 11, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    It looks like Grandma was having as much fun as Dane! Looks like a fine day in Burlington. Finally, the sun is shining in Denver. We're off on a bike ride soon.

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  2. MuffieMay 11, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    What a great time you must have had! There's a giant chair like that in front of my husband's work. You look like a little kid sitting there! Glad you both had fun.

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  3. TaborMay 11, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Looks like my idea of fun and he looks like a great asset to such a weekend.

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  4. GwenMay 11, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    That chair is/was awesome! Glad you had a great time!

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  5. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I do love that giant chair! I hope the day brightened your spirits, it sure looks like fun!

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  6. KayMay 11, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Oh what a fun day! I love the giant chair too!

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  7. Arkansas PattiMay 11, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    You both look like children in that chair. All that and a train ride also? Looks like a great day for both of you.

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  8. oklhdanMay 11, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    What a gorgeous blue blouse you had on Olga. How fun to have a grandson to escort you to the fair!

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  9. Meryl BaerMay 11, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Great fun! Love the chair picture. Nothing like time with the grandkids...

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  10. BarbaraMay 11, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Looks like fun. A great way to share a day with the grandchildren.

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  11. Linda ReederMay 11, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Life is so much more fun with a kids to share it with.

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  12. SextantMay 11, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Looked like a great day. Love the picture of the rail car truck. Dane looks like he had a blast.

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  13. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Dane is so cute. I love that giant chair.

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  14. Jenn JilksMay 12, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    What a fun trip with Dane!
    I'm with Dane, I'm not great with crowds. Hubby doesn't like clowns!
    sigh.
    Lovely fun!

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