A few weeks ago, I was helping my mom sell her yarn at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, something I do every year. It poured on the second day of the event, but business continued until late in the day.

When folks eventually began heading back to their cars, the rain slowed down a bit and I was able to wander around, taking in the dampened crowds and home-grown merchandise. At one point, I caught this girl casually hopping into puddles, totally immersed in the joy of each subsequent conquest. This photograph captures a rare pause as she contemplates her next leap.