Bernal Festival

A few Saturdays ago our neighborhood hosted their annual street fair. We wandered down, not sure what to expect since last year it was practically rained out (remember that Chris & Erica??), and we were pretty surprised by how lively it was with lots of vendors, food stands, rides, and even a few of the new Ford Focuses on display. Em loved all the colors.

There was a man making balloon animals, and he gave Em this pretty flower!

Of course we had to smell it!

She proudly carried it around.

As we strolled down the street.

Until she saw...

A pony ride!! We scoped it out and asked her repeatedly if she wanted to ride one. She answered with a resounding "Ye-ah" each time, so Matt paid the lady and sat her down in the saddle.

 

She did ok at first. A little unsure, but trusting with Dad by her side.

Then the ponies started walking...

And she made it about half a lap before her whimpers grew loud enough for Matt to lift her off.

After that she sat like a champ in Dad's arms for the rest of her "ride" :)