State Fair

Our State Fair experience this year was a bit disappointing. After spending $30 to get in (they didn't accept our coupon because it was the week-end), we were basically out of money. So. . . we directed the kids to the free stuff, starting with a hands-on children's farm. The kids had a great time planting and picking their own vegetables, milking a cow, driving a tractor, brushing a sheep, and buying a fresh apple from the local market.

Farm-school graduates, Class of 2011.

Next, we headed over to the Lego contest and the kids worked hard on their creations.

Preston built this shark head in less than 3 minutes!! Just kidding. But he did build a boat.

Ryan won the family pull-up contest at the Army booth. Big surprise.

And the girls sat in a tank.

Is it a Mom or a moose?!?

So we actually did have a good time. We walked around and saw all the HUGE farm animals and produce. Browsing through the photography contest was a hit with everyone too. But we kept our pockets closed and didn't ride any rides or buy anything. And because our kids didn't whine about not getting anything, we treated them to ice cream cones on the way home (for a fraction of the price). We are ridiculously cheap, I know. :)