Raising Alligator Wranglers ~

Even alligators have their own festivals here.  The kids called it a party, but Gary and I called it a serious assault to our wallet.  It has been a long time since I have been to a carnival-type setting with 2 young children, and now I know why.  Here is how our $70+ (in 1 1/2 hrs) went to use at the Alligator Festival:

$24 for the kids to ride (Reese didn't even seem to get a thrill out of them, but we might have gotten our money's worth out of Brady)

$20 for an alligator po-boy, alligator and crawfish fettucine (it was NOT good), a soft drink, and a beer

Undisclosed amount on trying to win prizes that were more appealing than what we ended up with:

The most hideous Superman doll of all time

A Reese-sized blow-up princess bat (notice the tear-streaked cheeks)

$4 for Cotton Candy, which was the only thing that got us out the gates and toward the car.  Imagine 2 adults enticing puppies with doggie treats for 1/2 mile.

$6 to play with baby alligators ~ Best $6 I've spent in a long time :)