Saturday was our second time at the Blacksburg Solstice Festival. First, can I say how much I heartily approve of this phenomenon? Jon complains that I am a pagan, and I'm not, but I have some pagan sympathies. I think there is something natural and right about celebrating the solstices and equinoxes. Human beings need the seasons, and we need to mark them and celebrate their mystery and wisdom. So Blacksburg chooses to mark the longest day of the year (or the closest Saturday to it) with: hula hoops, a dog parade, carnival rides and games, water balloon catapults, face painting, a craft fair, live music, burgers, beer, balloon animals, and...alpacas? Goats? Yes.
And pot bellied pigs!
And tortoises. Like you do.
Note: Water balloon catapult.
This was a fundraiser. Across the street from Cabo Fish Taco's sand pit was another version, for kids, where for a dollar kids could play for unlimited hours and support Habitat for Humanity. We weren't going to participate, as we didn't think we'd have time, but then we turned around and Miles had disappeared into the sand. So we forked over a dollar and everyone enjoyed the sandbox experience.
One kid-related organization had set up a craft table. Noodle necklaces are high fashion.
Miles totally dug the bouncy obstacle course...
Until he got to the Epic Slide at the end. I'd like to say he got over his fears and triumphantly slid down the other side... but I'd be lying.
The carnival rides were a hit. Miles' first time even seeing such a thing. I haven't been to an amusement park in I don't even remember how long, which my former self would have found completely incredible.
You notice you don't see a lot of Adele. Solstice Fest was a bit rough for her. She was woken from her afternoon nap by Miles, and then fell asleep again just 45 minutes after we had to leave. She wasn't able to sleep at the festival with all the noise, so she was pretty much a wreck. We're brainstorming ways to make life on the go easier for her...
So to conclude, welcome Summer, long days, and abundance. When we next update, it will be from Rochester, where we're having Ultimate Family Weekend (and catching up with a couple of friends, too!). Happy 90th birthday, Grandma! Can't wait to see you!
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