Haddam Neck Fair

Saturday was one of those perfect New England end-of-summer days -- high air pressure, crystal clear air, warm sun, light breeze. We took full advantage of the day: first, a swim for Brendan, a sail on the sunfish for Susan, and some beach time for Sue. Next, it was on to the Haddam Neck Fair, where we met up with our friends Nathan and Joanna, and the Dattilos (Larry, Kim, and their daughter Natalie, with friend Henry). This fair is just the right size for little kids (and adults who don't like huge crowds and long waits in line too). They've got the rides, the animals, the music, the fair food, and this time they were doing dog agility trials, where the dogs run an obstacle course. Lots of fun was had by all ...

Natalie, Kim and Sue rode the Tilt-A-Whirl. Several times. Totally Barfaramic. Henry, Brendan and Larry looked on, glad they weren't the ones being flung around.



Sue rode the carousel.


Brendan took Sue down the big slide.


Sue wanted cotton candy more than anything. And she got a pony ride too.


Nathan, Joanna, and Brendan (who won a frog for Sue)


There was a petting zoo with llamas and Jacob sheep (supposedly the oldest breed of sheep).




Top it all off with yummy pizza at the newest place in town, come home and collapse. Ahh, those wonderful end-of-summer (or is it start-of-fall?) days!