Lehman’s Fall Fest

One benefit (and drawback) to the place we live is it is in the hub of town.  So, if something is happneing, we are likely to be going to check it out.  The girls enjoy the livestock auction, but they also want to go to the household auctions that are in a building and attract lots of people.  We pass the homemade ice cream trailer – and talk about it – so frequently that Ellie says “I sceem” every time she passes it.  A weekly outing for us involves a walk to Lehman’s Hardware to check out the toy section… and maybe get a free sample of fudge.  A second weekly outing for us is to go to climb on and “ride” the buggy with half wheels because it is just so cool to be able to make it bounce like the horses are taking it somewhere.  Yet another destination is World Crafts where the girls enjoying soaking in the unique crafts, touching the bubbling fountain, and running their fingers over every single necklace and bracelet on display.

This particular weekend, Lehman’s was having a fall fest.  We have gone to pretty much every festival/event of theirs because despite the insane amount of people that go, it is worth it; Lehman’s puts on a nice time.  This time, it was fall themed – fresh cider, homemade applesauce, salsa made in front of your eyes using their food strainer, kettle corn samples, fudge samples, fresh popped popcorn, the       bluegrass(ish) band Honeytown, balloons, and facepainting. 

Madison loves getting her face painted.  In the past, we have had little things on her face – a small picture on her cheek or her arm.  But today, she went all out with a butterfly!  Thank goodness we saw Grandma Yoh there.  And good thing she had her camera.  This is the event…

   

As we headed home – in the rain… did I mention it was raining?  pouring, really.  And that we walked?  because it isn’t far.  But it sure feels far… in the rain – Madison abandoned the stroller for running in puddles.  And what kid wouldn’t.  She loved it.  Loved it more than she loved her butterfly face paint.  Which we told her would be ruined if she ran in the rain.  She didn’t care.  She took pictures as happy as when it was put on (and as model-like as ever!).

    

And I am so glad she didn’t.  Her joy playing in the rain far outweighs one butterfly paint job lasting for another few hours.