Week Thirty-Three: The Great Minnesota Get Together

I love the state fair. I'm not entirely sure why. I think maybe because it is something Mike and I both really truly enjoy together. No matter the reason, it a highlight of every summer for us.

It's always such a bittersweet thing to look forward to. I'm excited for the fair. I'm excited for my birthday that always happens during the fair. But I'm not excited to be back at work. And I'm not excited summer is over. 

But what a fun last hurrah of summer! The food is obviously my favorite. Nearly everything else is tied for second. Except the rides. The only reason the rides should be allowed to exist is for the pretty lights. Call me crazy, but there's no way I'm getting on a ride that can collapse down into a semi trailer for easy transportation. Hells to the no! I like my rides firmly cemented into the ground!

This weekend we had plans to go swimming for tot time, but an overcast 65 degree morning was our reality. What perfect weather for the fair! An impulse trip to the fair was decided upon. 

Side note: On our way to the park and ride we stopped at target and bought a backpack to use as a diaper bag rather than killing Mike's neck with our messenger bag style diaper bag. Best. Decision. Ever. I can't believe we didn't switch sooner!

We had a blast at the fair as a family. This was O's second fair as an outside baby. We packed some of his favorite garlic and herb crackers and a bunch of clementines in the backpack since we don't give him fried food. He was delighted when he got a treat from the backpack- even if I was eating something else. He had a nice nap up on my back shortly after we got to the fair, and when he woke up he was delighted to see that we were on our way to see the Okee Dokee brothers! He sat with me or danced with me for the whole set and a great time was had by all.



Checking out a cow, piglet, and a lamb.

 

I'm cracking up because O was SO tired and zoned out on that horse.



Yummy all you can drink milk.

 



Loving the DNR fish pond.



Sleepy guy.



He could have spent all day playing with that "snow" table.

So much fun!

St Paul neighborhood puzzle.

Crepes and snuggles.

Whatcha got there, mom?

Fun in the alphabet forest! {I so wish this wasn't blurry!}

We ate all the foods, saw all the things, and left in time for bedtime. It was glorious.