We love the State Fair!!

September in Oregon means many things. Back to school. Rainy days come back. Football season begins. And, of course, the Oregon State Fair! I have always, always loved the state fair. I remember going every year with my family, entering the pie eating contest, three legged race, and the greased money pole climb. There were the rides, outdoor concernts, the booths.. not to mention the FAIR FOOD.

It has been quite a while since we went to the State Fair. Today we made it there. Allie was super excited, which got Shannon in a mood.



Allie was excited to get her face painted and insisted on a lady bug. what a cute bug!!
then it was time to ride. her first ride was the tram thing that goes across the fairgrounds.
It goes slowly, but they get up high and enjoy the view.
then it was to the petting zoo and to see all the animals in the barns.
Shannon loved the animals.
Shannon is thrilled to be at the fair, can't you tell?
Allie couldn't wait to ride the "fairousel". She could not say it right. I think she was so excited to be at the fair, she combined that word with carousel. Oh, well, we both knew exactly what she was talking about!!
then it was off to ride the "balloons", nice man let her on even though she didnt quite hit the height requirement.
and the final ride was a indiana jones playhouse thing that ended with a slide.

All in all, it was a great day at the fair... and both girls were fast asleep on the ride home!!