scenes from the fourth (actually the fourth)

today, mommy, daddy and i drove out to lisle for the "eyes to the skies" festival.

i was promised hot air balloons, but due to high winds, no balloons went up.

it didn't matter, though, because we had fun at the carnival.

i chose a jeep. i'm soooo related to my daddy!

gosh, could i have *had* more fun?

apparently, no.

look how freaked out i was on the dragon coaster.

in retrospect, the coaster was really intended for older children.

but they didn't have to stop it for me; i rode until the end.

mommy and daddy were very proud (and even more relieved).

next, i went "fishing" for sharks.

with daddy's help, i caught three!

i got to pick my prize.

i chose "marlin."

(mommy and daddy assumed it was "nemo," but i set them straight.)

we wrapped up with a reprise of my favorite ride.

only this time, i chose the mustang.

(hey, can't blame me for wanting speed!)

the ride was a great conclusion to an exciting afternoon.

guess we'll have to go back next year to see the hot air balloons. ;-p