Something Wicked This Way Comes!

"By the pricking of my thumbs,

Something wicked this way comes.

Open, locks,Whoever knocks"

From.. Macbeth by William Shakespeare

I have always remembered the movie "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - it is based on a novel by Ray Bradbury - a thriller, if you will, about three boys, a carnival, some spooky characters and Halloween. It came out in the 80's and I went to see it with a group from the youth group --- it is scary and fun - but that title has always stuck with me. It has no real connection with this particaluar tale I am about to spin - except that it is about a carnival, and a cold, cold night and I love the wording and drama of ol' Willie Shakes!

It is that time of year - my favorite time, the weather is cool and crisp, darkness falls early, and the best holidays are coming soon. It is also FAIR TIME! My sweet youngun is so excited about going to the fair - we are headed there this evening - and she is counting down the hours. We have taken her for two years now - every time she has loved it - even as a 1 year old in the stroller she had a ball. This year we are looking forward to her being able to ride a few more rides and be a little more interested for a bit longer than last year. She sees it set up as we travel by the site everyday and everyday she squeals with delight at the fairgrounds! Can't wait to return home and post about our adventure!
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Well.... hours have passed and we are now home after a FUN time at the fair. It was cold - the coldest night so far this year - but we bundled up and went anyway. Hannah was so excited. In fact, she was so excited that as we were traveling to the parking lot on the far side of the fair grounds, she thought we were leaving and started crying! We quickly reassured her we were just parking the car and she soon cheered up.

We first hit the Merry-Go-Round - she and her daddy rode this not once, but twice. It is always a favorite. Then it was off to the caterpillar and apple ride - she rode this one alone and LOVED it. Then onto to the cars - here, she hopped into a great red convertible, only to be joined by some cute little boy, who,we guess, was WOWed by her beauty and charm and just wanted to sit by her. He never talked to her, just sat - PRECIOUS beyond words! After the cars, she went for the boats, then the flying fish (cause who could resist those!!) and then the elephants! After the rides, we took a little break and went to the petting zoo. Nothing like having billy goats eat out of your hands -- and llamas try to lick your face - YUCK! On our exit, we saw the pony rides - and guess who got on a pony and rode by herself! Yep! She wasn't scared at all and it was worth way more than the $5 we paid! She had a blast! After the pony ride, we were on to watch the racing pigs and by then we were all a little frozen and hungry! Hannah and her daddy rode one last ride - the BIG SLIDE----- then woosh - we were off to find some dinner and of course, ice cream at the local McD's!

It was such fun -nothing like a fair to make it seem like fall is really here -- of course, last night it seemed more like a heralding of winter - but we didn't care! That is what God made coats, jackets, long underwear, hats and gloves for, right?
Enjoy the pics!