Iowa State Fair

Wouldn't you know the first thing we did at the Iowa State Fair was get a photo op with Cy... It was a cool drizzly day but a fun time was had by all!!! The pork tent was a must for lunch, as was taking Makenna to the Animal Learning Center. We also went through the little hands on Farm. What an educational experience for ages 2-10. Guess that's the teacher in me. I'm sure Jared will agree with me when I say the fudge brownie dipped in chocolate was heavenly ;-) Of course we did the usual - the Cultural Bldg.(saw Rosemary's 1st place painting of her 4 Aunts and the painted patriotic rock), Pioneer Hall, Ag Bldg.(the butter Astronaut was good, but thought the cow was too skinny), 4-H Bldg. (where Makenna had some walking around time), couldn't forget the animal barns (especially since they kept us dry during the brief rain). We did miss the VI Bldg. because we had to take Makenna home for a nap. However, she slept on the way to the car and was wide awake for the drive home. Guess if we had stayed and done the VI Bldg. it would have given her a longer nap. I know the attendance was down this year, but it was great not having to fight the crowd.