Boone County Fair Week

Thursday evening my parents and my sister Emily came over to watch the Boone County Fair parade with us and then we went to the fair to eat dinner, see the animals, and watch the community band Adam is in play a concert at the fairgrounds.

Thankfully the firetrucks didn't have their sirens on,
or he wouldn't have been clapping!

See his stash of candy on the sidewalk?

Enjoying a sucker with Grandpa

Tyler was more interested in the corn boxes than the band concert.
Thanks to Aunt Emily, he got to stay and play!

Hannah enjoying the concert

Tyler found a friend to talk to at the concert. Not sure what they are chatting about, but it looks serious. This little boy's dad plays in the band with Adam.

Friday morning my sister and I went back to the fair with the kids and met up with Roger, Jill, and Juliana Lutz to see the animals again, play in the corn some more, and ultimately to enjoy the Extravaganza working exhibits the 4-Hers offer for kids.

This goat wanted a kiss, so Tyler gave him or her several.
It was a very friendly goat!

Nice sheep and nice 4-Hers who let us pet their sheep!

The rabbits were fun to see,
but the poor things needed some ice bottles!

Finally, we made it into he air conditioned exhibit hall for the Extravaganza. This was BY FAR Tyler's favorite project!

Then back out to the corn boxes one more time before heading home (with some yummy lemonade). Here are two photos to show you how much Tyler has grown in 1 year.

2011 - exactly 3 feet with shoes on

2010 - almost 4 inches shorterOn Saturday Adam and I took the kids back to the fair for lunch and Tyler finally got to try out the rides. They had a discount for the unlimited-ride wristband since it was the last day, so Tyler had lots of fun. It was really hot, so miss Hannah and I got to go check out the 4-Hers fair exhibits while the boys braved the heat to play.

This is the lady-bug ride he kept begging to ride, but it was faster /bumpier than he realized and he cried to get off and didn't want to try it again.

The little ferris wheel was much more his style!

Even Adam got to go down the giant slide - twice!
We'll be back again next year!!!