Photos: Platte County Fair, Nebraska, Friday Afternoon, July 9, 2021

At Platte County Fair, Nebraska, Friday afternoon, July 9, 2021

Last four pictures:

As we walked back to daughter Victoria’s vehicle, granddaughters Carolyn, 3, and Violet, 2, were discussing with each other what Victoria had earlier told them:

“We’ll come back and go on the rides when Daddy gets home from work!" Carolyn told her younger sister in a reassuring tone (though it's possible Carolyn was the one who needed the reassuring more).

"Yes!" answered Violet in her sober way. "It’ll be so much f------”

Just then, one of the rides swung screaming riders to the side, then brought them whooshing back the other way, spinning, arcing upwards until they were nearly upside down before whisking back down again, fast.

“That’s scawy,” said Violet in a small voice, both girls having come to a total standstill.

They moved closer together, and put their arms around each other.

And Grandma was right behind them with her camera...

Yesterday morning after church, I asked Carolyn if they’d gone on any rides at the fair. “Yes!” she said happily. “It was a yot of fun.”

Violet, as she is oft wont to do, stood by seriously, waiting for her elder sister to finish what she was saying before adding her own two-cents’ worth. Then, leaning forward and looking directly into my face for emphasis, hazel eyes wide, she proclaimed, “It was WYOLD.” (wild) 🤣

Dollhouse

Carolyn and Violet petting pony

Victoria, Carolyn

Woodburning by grandson Jeffrey

Woodburning by grandson Lyle

Flag by grandson Leroy

Woodburning by grandson Jeffrey

The Atlantic Beach Patch One-Block Wonder quilt I gave to son and daughter-in-law Caleb and Maria

Hexagon Farmer's Market Table Runner I gave to daughter Victoria

Vintage Sewing Machine wall hanging, 'A Stitch in Time'

Freeform table runner I gave to daughter-in-law Maria

Carolyn and Victoria

Carolyn, Victoria, and Violet