Erie town fair

We started the day very early to make it to the Erie Town Fair this year. They changed the balloon launch format, and made people ride shuttles to and from the location. So we met our friends early at the bus stop so we wouldn't miss the launch.

But the balloons were delayed so we got to hang out for a while. The kids had snacks and we all had some pancakes.
Then they finally began blowing up some balloons.

Jackson was unimpressed.
Natalie got to sit on this guys balloon for a photo. Another man offered to take her up a few feet, but she was too scared.... oh well.
Later that morning we headed to the fair down town. Natalie's dance class did a little performance and after that we got some lunch and walked around a bit.

And Natalie met her first Storm Troopers!
Then she got her face painted!!

And of course she had to go back and show the storm trooper how fierce she was.
It took a long time to make our way back to our car. We drew some pictures and picked up a balloon and lots of free candy.
We didn't have time for a nap before heading to my cousin Nick's graduation party. But Natalie said she wasn't tired anyway.
Yeah right! (30 seconds later).