State Fair

  On Friday, Ashlyn didn't have school.  We decided it would be a great day to make our yearly trip down to the state fair.  We could not have picked a better day to go.  It was opening day, so it wasn't crowded at all.  We usually get stuck going on the weekends when it is super busy, so it was so nice to go without all the crowds.  The weather was also perfect.  The fair is in Pueblo which can often get pretty hot.  Pueblo in August can usually be a very hot and not so nice experience.  This year, it was overcast and only in the 70s so it was great!
    We had a great time looking at all the 4H exhibits.  The kids saw some baby animals which they enjoyed.  Ashyln got to see some kittens and decided she would like one for Christmas.  They also had kangaroos and dingos to see.  We always have such a nice time at the fair and this year was no different.  Here are some pictures from our day:

Always our favorite part: looking at the decorated cakes

Ashlyn had to take her picture next to the Frozen cake

The kids got a kick out of the Lego exhibits

Playing in the bean box

   We happened to stumble across these Coke machines.  They were the neatest things in the world.  You were able to each print two Coke cans with your name on them.  We made one for my mom, and one for each of the kids.  They can't drink Coke, but still a cool memento.  

Posing with their cans

   Every year we pick one fried food to sample as a family.  This year, we let Ashlyn pick.  She chose fried cookie dough.  It was pretty good.  It really did taste like cookie dough.  I didn't get much of a taste because Dawson and Ashlyn quickly devoured it!

The fried cookie dough

Licking the powdered sugar

First bite

Yum!

All gone in a matter of minutes!!!