County Fair

We went to the fair again this year. It always amuses me how the fair brings out the absolute country in people. I hear/see more cowboy outfits, southern accents, and general redneckiness (that's a word - I swear) at the fair than any other place - even Walmart.

But we survived unscathed so I thought I'd share some pictures.

Riding the Ferris wheel. 

Just my opinion, but the prices they charge are robbery.

 The kids watching the pig races.

Caitlin got a ribbon because "her pig" won.

 Walking is for other people.

Certainly not winners.

 I was really wishing for my nice camera about now.

Caitlin was in love with this little bunny.

 Dominic catching one of the more energetic rabbits.

 Enjoying the rodeo with some friends.

The kids loved it and begged to go the next night.

But I think Jon and I had had enough. =)

County Fair

We took the kids to the county fair this last week. I wasn't sure what to expect.
But the kids had so much fun.

The first area we went to was the "farmer for a day" section.

Caitlin loved feeding the calves. 

 

 Dominic was a bit more reluctant.

Caitlin wasn't afraid to touch any of the animals. We fed animal crackers (I know, slightly ironic.) to the goats and petted the rabbits who tried to bite our toes.

Dominic was more comfortable playing with the fake animals. The kids were given juice and bags with  school supplies in it.

Then Caitlin begged us to ride on the Ferris wheel. Ugh! I'm not crazy about heights, but Dominic and I braved the heights so we could all go together.

Then we took a turn on the carousel 

before heading to the main arena to watch the mud pull.

(At least I think that's what it was called. I'm still learning country.)

 

Some of the trucks were typical redneck.

And others came with groupies. =)

I guess the basic idea is to make it through the mud without getting stuck. Even though I stood beside the girlfriend of one of the drivers and watched quite a few trucks, I still don't really get the point. Maybe there isn't one. =)

 The kids liked it, but weren't sure about the noise.

 But regardless of the point, the kids had a ton of fun.