street fair

yesterday we went to the "Old Pecan Street Festival" on 6th street. it was such a blast. they close down a huge section of 6th street, and several adjacent streets, and fill it with vendors and rides and games. i wish i had brought my camera, there were so many unique and fun photo opportunities, and one of my favorites was an old scruffy man standing in leopard print bikini undies and roller blades, holding up handwritten political signs in one hand and a never empty beer can in the other...good times.

our first stop was for lemonade, popcorn and cotton candy. then we headed to the rides and the kids got to play on a couple of inflatable slides and obstacle course/fun houses.

we walked and walked and walked until we found a place giving pony rides next to a petting zoo. annabelle went into the petting zoo by herself and was totally in her element. she didn't look for me once. i finally went to the gate and called her name to let her know that she had a few minutes left, and she was just glowing. she is a little dr. dolittle, for sure. she pet all kinds of baby goats and a kangaroo and baby deer and something that looked like a miniature hairy cow thing.

we had such a great time, and ended the night with dinner from Taco Cabana and a big bubble bath.

i notice new banners downtown every week announcing a different festival, and i love that. Apparently next weekend is the Mediterranean Festival. austin reminds me a little of mexico in that there is always something to celebrate. i love it here.
PSA to all my loved ones: move to Austin. i will love you for it. :)

posted by mindi11 @ 10/03/2006 03:43:00 AM