The Fun Zone.
Things I have learned from a day at Balboa Island’s Fun Zone:
- The definition of ‘fun’ is not common to all mankind, just those under 12.
- No matter how hard you try, you cannot convince a child that the arcade machines are rigged.
- It will always, always end in tears.
- When the ferris wheel is traveling at twice the speed of light and the sign says ‘Made in 1985′, you’d probably be best to turn around.
- Should one be approached by a total stranger who is 1. clearly under the influence and 2. wielding a skateboard, reject all offers to ‘take a photo of all of you’ on your ‘nice camera’.
- Ice cream and pizza come under ‘healthfood’ when you’re off the mainland.
- If the kids tell you it was awesome on the way home, it actually was.
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Wow – great captures! I loathe going to carnivals, but the joy in the kids’ faces always makes it worth it anyway.
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I LOVE the vintage treatment on these, and all the action! A fun set of photos. Oh, and your list at the beginning cracked me up. So funny – and so true.
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Although I’m ‘slightly’ older than 12, this still seemed like a lot of fun. Or maybe that’s the kid inside of me speaking? :)
Tania
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Totally amazing Sheye – I felt like I was there – tears and all!! Can’t wait to do Evolve soon so I can suck your brain for more of your incredible knowledge!! I think I need those eye candy actions – which ones have you used here? Leanne
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time warp! Reminds me of Melbourne’s Luna Park when I was a little kid. You couldn’t get a place like that insured here now.
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and fab capture of Ivy’s tears’s!
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the pictures of ivy on the ferris wheel are wonderful! Looks like you guys had an ‘awsome’ day. My husband and I love taking the ferry over to Balboa Island and walking around the houses and small shops. Beautiful area.
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I spent $20 to go a half revolution on a 1969 ferris wheel *gasp* jumped off faster than the speed of light:) BEAUTIFUL images Sheye, love each and every one xx
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I want to go to there. Gorgeous photos, as always. Oh the Ivish!
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Please tell me you didn’t get your camera stolen?
I wish I had known you we’re in California, I could’ve met you for tea and Mady could’ve met Ivy.
Hope you had fun though.
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Love these Sheye, the colours are beautiful! I also think your “family” portrait is both sneaky and lovely x
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Love these images Sheye… hope your having a lovely time xx
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These are beautiful as always. :)
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I just came across your site and your photos are SO lovely. Some of the best I’ve seen out there. I will be back:)
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Lovely pics, especially Ivy’s mood swings!!!! I see Luca has joined the “I’m Mr. Cool,” age with his hat. He’s a tween, my nephew is 11, tweens are unique creatures and by unique I mean it will be crazier than having a couple of toddlers in the house!!!
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I just discovered your lovely blog. I’m just new into blogging this year & have put together a daily blog on design, fashion, food, travel and anything pretty.
http://scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com/
I had a lot of fun putting it together maybe you would like to check it out if you have a spare minute.
x
Melissah
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wow i remeber when ivy,luke,macey and ava where little babies! The loss of ava still hurts…she was a butterfly and pretty as the crimson sky so is ivy.I was only seven when ava died now im 11 years old. Tell luke,macey and ivy i said hi.well farewell
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Wow!luke,macey and ivy are older now.sigh makes me feel old.Im sad about ava’s loss.she was a butterfly and pretty as the crimson sky.Tell luke ivy and macey i siad hi.
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Beautiful! Ivy looks so grown up. Love the ferris wheel pics.
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Oh goodness, one time I actually heard a metal piece of something fall off of that ferris wheel while standing next to it! That was the end of that for us (although I was scared of it even before that happened). Looks like everyone survived nonetheless! Other than the rickety rides, Balboa has become my favorite beach lately. :)
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Sheesh. You are so talented I almost can’t stand it! Beautiful images!
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Thankyou for sharing Sheye, your children are just beautiful. You have inspired me to buy my first digital camera, thankyou!
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Aww that fills me of great memories when my family used to holiday at Balboa! So jealous! LOVE all of these photos Sheye!
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I’m so glad you stopped by. xx
Oh yes : ) I think these exact same things every time I take the kids somewhere like that! Carnivals scare me! Laughed my head off about the drunk stranger wanting to shoot the family picture : ) Maybe you could have talked him into taking one of your classes!