Daddy and Camden walking through the fair
What did you do this weekend? I can tell you that it was a very busy weekend for our family here in Connecticut between the Orange Country Fair, The Riverlights, and the Connecticut State Fire Fighters Convention and Parade in Litchfield this weekend. It all started when Daddy got home from working a half day, and off to the Orange County Fair we went, like we do every year. Unfortunately this year, my toddler decided he was deathly afraid of any of the farm animals so it cut a huge portion of the fair out for us. (Haha) We had a great time, enjoyed some good food, especially some homemade cinnamon donuts, which are my husband’s favorite, and in turn he got me hooked on them! We were also able to pick up some adorable Elmo, and Pooh Christmas ornaments for our tree. Every year we make sure to pick up a couple hand made for our tree. Camden’s new love is Elmo, so we figured it was only appropriate.
Later on that night we made our way down to Stratford for “Riverlights” which was a great time. The whole concept of it was, local boat owners decorated their boats with all kinds of lights, in a theme for a competition that benefits the great local charity Swim Across the Sound, and they drove their boats down the Housatonic River from the Route 1 Bridge, to Knapp’s Landing and back. Some of the boats were truly creative, but I have to say, my favorites were either the Halloween Boat, or the Disco Boat. All were creative and for a great cause. I am excited I actually opened up the Stratford Star last week and read about it. While my husband himmed and hawwed on the way there, he was really glad we went. All in all, Camden loved it and formed his first complete sentence while we were there. “Lights on the boat”
A great Saturday alright!
My favorite sign from the parade.
On Sunday I was fortunate enough to be able to ride with my husband and his fire company yesterday in the Connecticut State Fire Fighters Parade which was part of the convention that took place this weekend. I was amazed first by the side of the parade, and how many companies from all over Connecticut took part in it, but I was also amazed at how many people came out this year to support the fire departments and cheer them on and thank them for their service in our communities, since so many are volunteer companies. We are still waiting to see if my husband’s fire company won any kind of awards or trophies, but they looked great coming down the road!
What a great weekend for families here in Connecticut!
