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July 2000,
The Ozark Empire Fair

Austin was able to truly enjoy the fair this year.
From corn dogs to root beer to riding the rides
he tried to do it all...and then again and again and...

by Greg Landers

Austin and Lisa getting in the balloon ride.This was the first year Austin was able to truly enjoy the fair. It was also the first year in many that the weather wasn't hot and sticky. We left Autumn with Grandpa and Grandma Fennell for the night and Mommy, Daddy, and Austin ventured off to the fairgrounds.

Once we were there, Austin seemed rather overwhelmed by all the lights, bells and whistles, and the comotion of people everywhere. The first ten minutes or so we spent dragging him along as he twisted his head off trying to see everything at once. We all rode the ferris wheel first thing allowing him to get a good view of everything that was going on. After that, Mommy and Daddy took turns riding with him on the all the kiddie rides. We had to take a break from rides (or we were going to go broke) so somehow we talked him into going to look at the livestock. He enjoyed doing that but he kept asking if we could go back to the "town" (meaning ride area). After walking throught the sheep, cattle, chickens, rabbits, and taking a brief moment to climb onto big tractor, he talked us into going back to "town".

When we finally got down to the last couple of tickets, Austin had to make a choice between two rides he wanted to ride. I don't remember what they were but he made his decision and we made it very clear that we were going home after the ride -- he agreed. As you might have guessed, when the ride was over he was not ready to go. He threw a little tantrum. Just as we were about to leave the fairgrounds, a fireworks display began. Of course we had to stay and watch it. Austin absolutely goes crazy for "firecrackers". When that was over he happily decided to go home. It really turned out to be a good experience for all. I think he'll remember it for years to come. I know Mommy and Daddy will.

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