This ain't our 1st county fair...

...really it isn't...it's our 2nd! This year was so much better than last year. Last year we went on Saturday...one of the busiest days. The kids did not get out of the strollers often. This year we had the wagons and we went on opening night, which is cheaper and less crowded. The weather was not the best but we figure we would try it since we would not be able to go any other day. The rain had let up by the time we left and we were hoping for it to stay away so we could see the fireworks. We also had Grandma join us as Grandpa was playing horseshoes.
The first stop was the tractors...so many colors and sizes.
On our way to the first animal barn we met this young lady and her 2 sheep. She was nice to stop and let the kids pet them.

In the first barn were the chickens, bunnies and ducks...here the kids are checking out the chicken with daddy...

and the duckies too.

We checked out the geese that were outside too...

Alex was trying to talk duck/goose...not sure if they understood him.

After visiting the sheep and pigs it was off to the goats and potbelly pigs. There was a mommy goat with twin babies less than a month old. Here the kids are checking out a potty belly ig...we will see if they follow in their Auntie Jackie's footsteps and ask to get one.

Checking out the goats...we then toured the horse barn as well as the cow barns.

After that we stopped for some supper...they ate great. They got their first chocolate milks...they LOVED them! After our meal we headed toward the pet zoo and pony rides. Here the kids are waiting for daddy to get a beer. It was starting to get chilly as niht set in and the rain started up again.

We decided to let them try the pony rides. After all three agreed...we paid our money and went in...unfortunately Alex changed his mind after meeting his pony...maybe next year...

Grandma helped Liz ride her friendly pony...

as I helped Zach.

Then it was off to feed the hungry goats, sheep and llamas in the petting zoo.

After that we checked out the camels as the rain picked up. We decided to walk the kids thru the carnival part. Unfortunately we started to melt as it was past bedtime and it was raining harder. Figuring the fireworks would not go off, we headed for the truck. We did find out the fireworks did go off about 15 minutes after we left...there is always next year! I think we may have a new tradition for our family...going opening night. We had a blast!

Love, Jen