Riverfest time again.
The older I get, the older the whole Riverfest thing gets.
In previous years, we have had the girls and families out for the event, but this year Alissa was going on a business trip to Kansas City and Courtney and family had other plans, so John and I were heading into this Riverfest solo.
Actually Courtney, Paul, Tiz, Soli, and a friend, Fernie were able to join us for a few hours on Thursday night for the ride special.
It was fun to watch them on the rides
We noticed that the carnies this year were very well kempt and clean cut with all their teeth.
They actually looked more like lifeguards and were very good with the kids.
Here are a few pictures from the rides.
After listening to the band and dancing a bit, the Van Aukens headed home and left us to take in the rest of Riverfest by ourselves.
On Friday night we stayed at home, drank our own beer, and watched the fireworks from the backyard.
Pam Wilke parked in our driveway and she and Olivia watched the fireworks with us.
On Saturday, we went down at noon and watched the Britins perform.
The put on a good show.
We sat in the old people seating under the big tree.
Mom, Roy, Pam and Olivia were there, too.
We will go back down tonight and tomorrow for a few more shows and then we will say good bye to another year of Riverfest.
Next year we should really plan a vacation!
This was Tizita's sixth Riverfest.
Here are memories from the other ones.
This is her first year.
She loved the duck game, dancing, and tic tacs.
This is her second year.
She found Aaron and went on a few rides with him.
The third year for Tiz, we took Sinai and Aquila along.
It was so much fun to watch these three especially when they were dancing.
The next year we took our friend Ava along.
Another fun time.
And finally last year, Soli's first Riverfest.
This time Tiz hung out with Nic who took her some rides.
Riverfest is always more fun with family around.
Like I said, maybe a vacation next year.
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