Salina Riverfest

Every June, Salina has a Riverfest celebration--lots of food, music, vendors, and a kids area. We have enjoyed going the past couple years and ventured out again this year. Thursday is their opening Jam Fest--after chasing both kids around in different directions for about an hour, Layne and I finally bought icecream and parked both kids down to eat some and could relax and enjoy---we are thinking we might enjoy one evening of Riverfest without kids next year! Friday I decided to be brave and take both kids to Riverfest in the morning by myself--we packed the wagon full and headed out--I was not the only one with this idea as the kids' area was packed full. Both kids were wonderful though--they listened well and Brynn was happy to just hang out in the wagon. We played some games and saw some friends! Our cousin Conner was here also and got lost for a bit, which was scary for all, but thankfully he was found--a big sigh of relief to all involved!

Caden and Brynn in the art center.

Caden cutting his art rubbing.

Time for a drink--it was humid and hot.

Trying to make a basket--for a prize.

Taking a break to watch the balloon man--he was excellent!

Brynn eating PB &J--her style!

Our daycare provider and her family worked the dunk tank--Valerie's daughter Cassidy was getting dunked--so Caden was excited to try and get her all wet.
He threw a ball here with no luck...

but they were nice enough to let him push the magic button so Cassidy could get all wet!

Saturday Grandpa and Grandma Parry came up and we went back to the Riverfest for more HOT fun--we enjoyed more games, a weird puppet show, lots of legos, and good food! Before we could enjoy more of the music and the vendors there, it got really stormy--so we headed home. Riverfest 2010 was a fun success!