Carnival Time

After the horrible experience we had last year at the Holy Trinity Carnival and the fact that I really don't like a good majority of the people that attend the carnival, I held true to my commitment of not going this year.  It really wasn't a hard decision.  I had absolutely no desire to be surrounded by the ultra liberal-call themselves catholics-but don't live it- zealots.  Plus the carnival fell on the weekend that the kids were with their dad.

So, instead, I decided we would spend one night and half the money at the Holy Spirit Carnival.  We play all of our sports through Holy Spirit and quite honestly, I like those people so much better!

I bought a pack of tickets and dispersed them to the kids for rides.  They saved enough for all of us to ride the ferris wheel together---expect Grace.  She wasn't really interested in hanging out with us since she brought a friend along and easily located the Pattonville teenagers that she intended to spend the evening with.

Then we got a funnel cake to share and a beer for me.

And prior to leaving for the night, I caught this impromptu display of affection.

Hands-down, this was our best carnival experience!