State Fair Fun

    This weekend we went to one of our favorite places, the state fair.  We always have such a good time at the fair.  Joey and I have been going since we were dating.  It's something that we look forward to each year.  This year we were excited to have my mom, sister, brother-in-law, Ella and Jameson join us.
     We all had a great time.  There is so much to see and do at the fair.  I think we only got to a fraction of what there was to see.  It got very hot in the afternoon, so we had to cut our day a little short.  I love going to fair and am glad it is a yearly tradition for us.

Here is Ashlyn in front of a huge sand castle that they make every year.  It is very impressive to see.

Our favorite part of the fair is always looking at the dollhouses and the cakes.  Each year Ashlyn becomes more and more interested.  She was mesmerized by this cake.  We literally had to pull her away. I can't wait to teach her cake decorating one day.

Of course the food at the fair is amazing! I have to admit it's one of my favorite parts.  This year, they had a truck that sold all sorts of fried foods.  It was a difficult choice, but we decided to try the fried Oreos. They did not disappoint!  They were like an oreo wrapped in a funnel cake.  One of the best things I have had in a long time.

Here is a brick of curly fries that we also tried.  They were wonderful as well!  We eat pretty healthy as a family, so food like this is a rare treat.  They fair only comes once a year and we take full advantage!!!

Everyone enjoying the snack.

Dawson loving the fries

The boys checking out the trains

They have a huge bin full of beans that Dawson really liked.

Ashlyn comparing herself to a buffalo.

Dawson ran over and had to do it too.

Mommy and Dawson

Ashyn discovered the bounce houses and wanted to jump.  She had a great time!

 This year they had something all new.  They always have a normal petting zoo, but they had an exotic animal petting zoo.  It was the neatest thing ever.  They had kangaroos, a zebra, a turtle, deers, etc   The kids had a blast seeing and petting the animals.  Ashlyn said it was the best part of her day!

Ashlyn petting the baby kangaroo.

The turtle

Feeding the other kangaroo

So excited to see a zebra.

The deer were so sweet!

The kangaroo ate right out of your hand.

Dawson touching the baby.