The weather today - that was the story. And what a story it was, where the entire week the forecast was showing rain, rain and rain for the night. It was at 90% at one point, and that wasn't going to work because we needed to host our Fall Festival in Gainesville. Over a thousand kids show up to this event, and the rain was looming all day long.
But it passed over so quickly, and for the first time in days, we saw something we hadn't seen before: sunlight. It really was amazing - we were desperately discussin an indoor 'plan b,' but we never really needed one!
Madison got to come to the Fall Festival tonight, dressed this time as Ladybug Girl. Before Fall Festival, there was ballet practice, where she was dancing in costume - along with the other little girls. Even the teacher was dressed up for the fun tonight. They had a bit of a Halloween party in class, just another excuse for Madison to dress up. And from what we heard from Madison, she really enjoyed herself in class. Next week the parents can come in and enjoy bits of class as well, so that will be fun, and of course a bit of a photo opportunity as well. Look for those next week, particularly on Monday.
Today, though, was all about the Fall Festival afterwards. At one point, Madison was not going to go to Fall Festival, as she just went to the one this past Sunday at Gwinnett's campus. But some last minute transportation issues popped up, and we figured, "Why not?" So here she was at Gainesville's Fall Festival, having a great time with the other kids. And it was indeed a great time.
She got out there early, and did the slides and a few rides, many of them inflatable. And some of them quite intimidating!
The obstacle course was the one thing she was determined to get across - and boy, did she. Seriously, only about 8% of the people who try to get across this inflatable obstacle course are successful. And although she struggled and worked hard to make her way, she did find the end - to much celebrating!
There was this other thing she was anxious to try out as well, where she stood on her pillar and tried to knock down her opponent with this large foam object. She just loved this.
She loved the whole night, actually. Yes, there was more free candy for the kids - a whole bag full - and there was a dance party and a few rides and friends and costumes and fun. It was a great night, and it was so wonderful to have such perfect weather for it. Madison loved it, and so did all the other kids, all of whom went home with smiles on their faces, and no doubt went straight to bed, quite worn out from the adventure!
But it passed over so quickly, and for the first time in days, we saw something we hadn't seen before: sunlight. It really was amazing - we were desperately discussin an indoor 'plan b,' but we never really needed one!
Madison got to come to the Fall Festival tonight, dressed this time as Ladybug Girl. Before Fall Festival, there was ballet practice, where she was dancing in costume - along with the other little girls. Even the teacher was dressed up for the fun tonight. They had a bit of a Halloween party in class, just another excuse for Madison to dress up. And from what we heard from Madison, she really enjoyed herself in class. Next week the parents can come in and enjoy bits of class as well, so that will be fun, and of course a bit of a photo opportunity as well. Look for those next week, particularly on Monday.
Today, though, was all about the Fall Festival afterwards. At one point, Madison was not going to go to Fall Festival, as she just went to the one this past Sunday at Gwinnett's campus. But some last minute transportation issues popped up, and we figured, "Why not?" So here she was at Gainesville's Fall Festival, having a great time with the other kids. And it was indeed a great time.
She got out there early, and did the slides and a few rides, many of them inflatable. And some of them quite intimidating!
The obstacle course was the one thing she was determined to get across - and boy, did she. Seriously, only about 8% of the people who try to get across this inflatable obstacle course are successful. And although she struggled and worked hard to make her way, she did find the end - to much celebrating!
There was this other thing she was anxious to try out as well, where she stood on her pillar and tried to knock down her opponent with this large foam object. She just loved this.
She loved the whole night, actually. Yes, there was more free candy for the kids - a whole bag full - and there was a dance party and a few rides and friends and costumes and fun. It was a great night, and it was so wonderful to have such perfect weather for it. Madison loved it, and so did all the other kids, all of whom went home with smiles on their faces, and no doubt went straight to bed, quite worn out from the adventure!
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