And rabbits. And goats. And greasy, overpriced food. And outrageously expensive rides. And annoyingly long lines. And teeth-rattling, ear-shattering tractor pulls. And dust-covered strollers. And dust-covered children. And our neighborhood turning into a giant parking lot. And not being able to walk 10 yards at a time without running into someone you know, because everyone who lives within a 100-mile radius is there. In spite of, or - dare I say it? - perhaps because of, all these things, THE GREAT FAIR in this county is the highlight of our summer! We actually went six out of the nine days it ran. What a blast - the kids are at the age where everything they saw delighted their little eyes, ears and mouths. They ate corn dogs, a new favorite (which, unfortunately, they'll have to wait a year to eat again).
They petted cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and dogs. They got colored helium balloons from the Republican and Democratic tents (We're raising non-partisan kids, apparently). They went on "The Hurricane" with Mommy & Daddy (yes, it's every bit as bad as it sounds, and actually made Daddy sick). They watched a goat-showing. But THE most memorable part of their fairgoing experience: they rode the now-infamous "Dragon Wagon" roller coaster. 
The first time Zekers rode the Dragon Wagon, he had a look of absolute terror on his face, and Rachel clung to the bar for dear life. By the last day, Zekers was laughing through the entire ride, while Rachel stuck her hands into the air the moment she was strapped in and left them there for the duration of the ride, yelling for everyone else to do the same. 
And where was Karis all this time? Let's just say that when she hears the word "home" she goes straight for the stroller! Haha. She actually did very well. Now I'm trying to figure out how to hold her off for a few more years so that next year I don't have to buy three ride bracelets. So, farewell to THE GREAT FAIR. It was expensive, greasy, dirty and loud. And, come next August, I will once again count the days until it reopens.
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Sounds fun! Poor Danny! Matt and I have to draw straws to see who "gets" to ride those things with the kids. We always have an odd one who needs a partner, and we both are increasingly motion sick these days. By the way, they sell "County Fair" brand corn dogs at the supermarket....frozen food section. :)
the pix are so cute...can't believe we actually were able to attend the fair for 3 days before leaving for Costa Rica.
Now we're trying to work it out to bring all three grandkids up for it next August. Having taken both boys in the past gives us many fond memories.
Actually our favorite *activity* was watching the Herrman kids showing pigs! What a hoot that was!
We also have our perfect travel trailer all planned and perfected. Not that we have need of one, but it was so much fun to go thru all of the displays and discover which one was the best...
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You forgot to mention two of my favorite things.......the horse that tried to eat Rachel's hair !!!,and the ONE funnel cake that fed all of us.
Anonymooooooooo
We had fun the day we got to come, I'm hoping it will be a little more fun for Esther next year. Even though I think she would want to go back again just to ride the pony.
I'm sure you already knew there were corn dogs at the grocery store! Please don't get those, they're not the same.
Anyway, I can't wait till my kids want to ride rides, I'll do all of them. I'm hoping Esther grows up to be my roller coaster buddy because Kenneth can't do many rides without getting sick.
Hannah
i am so glad to hear your kiddies loved it--we're counting the days 'til our local fairs...and elephant ears and onion rings and sausage sanwiches.... oooh, boy...you've gotten me completely psyched up for it!
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