Last Sunday after naps we took the girls to the Salem Civic Center for the indoor carnival they held for children. We stayed for about an hour or less, but they were thrilled. It's so fun to see them get excited about things! They rode several rides, played a game, and then Vivian got her face painted (she anticipated that the whole time). It was nice to get them out of the house to do something especially for them.

On one of the first rides, Kate looked at me and said, "Take my picture, Mom!" I think she's got the idea about moms and their cameras :)

I think it was the first time that either of them have asked to have their picture taken and then posed. Funny!

(I tried to do a special effect on that picture, if you're thinking it looks strange)

Vivian chose to have a pink butterfly painted on half of her face. She loved it!

We all knew that Kate would do better with just something small painted on her hand :) She was just as happy with that, and the man did it for free thankfully!

Their favorite ride was the merry-go-round!