Gladbrook Corn Carnival

This past weekend was the annual corn carnival in Gladbrook.  On Thursday night there was a kiddie parade.  The Cub Scouts led the parade and carried the flags.  Jonathan and Greg were both part of this and of course I didn't have my camera with me.  Friday night there is a big parade with lots of candy throwing.  We had people over for a potluck and parade.  Greg's grandfather, cousin and uncle were in town for a visit so they came with Greg's parents to join in the fun.

 Madison is sharing a book with her Great Grandfather about technology.

 Here we are ready for the parade.  The kids have decided that ear protection is needed for the fire trucks at the beginning of the parade.  You can't tell but Madison has in ear plugs to protect hers.  They went back in during the semis because she doesn't like it when they honk their horns. 

 Gathering candy is the best part of this parade.  They ended up with a pretty good sized bag of candy.

 This politicians float had a banner on the front that said out with the old and in with the new.  I thought it was pretty interesting.

 After the parade we often go downtown to ride the carnival rides.  This year we let the kids each pick two rides.  Here Greg, Madison, and Jonathan ride the Tornado together.

 Greg and Andrew enjoyed the sizzler together.

Madison and I rode the cobra together.  I have to admit that I was not able to walk very well after this ride.  I have not been that dizzy for a long time.

 Jonathan and Andrew rode the roller coaster together for their second ride.

 We had just enough tickets left over that the kids were able to go in the fun house.  This is something they have never done before, but really enjoyed.

We ended the weekend by watching the fireworks on Saturday night.  Corn Carnival always brings late nights and lots of fun.  We are really glad when it ends and life goes back to normal.