The Great MN Get-together

OINK!!! That's how we feel after a day at the MN State Fair today. It was an absolutely perfect day for it since the sun was shining and the temps were in the low 70's. We had a fun time partaking in lots of activities including: Turbo Bungy Jumping, Swine Barn, Horse Barn, Cattle Barn, Miracles of Birth (baby animals), Kidway rides, DNR fish pond, Skyride, and lots of stops in-between. We "pigged" out on a jumbo tub of french fries, milkshakes, LOTS of cheese curds, and a tub of freshly baked cookies. Oh, and an ice cold beer each for Mom and Dad. Nothing on a stick though which is so un-Minnesotan. Oops, I forgot, we are tecnically Nodaks :)

Do you think one tub is enough?

Dylan was SO proud he hit the 42"h mark and couldn't wait to try out some new rides. His sisters ran in alongside him and jumped on the rides before they could measure them, thankfully, since they are only 40" & 41" . It worked on 3 of the rides but they got the axe on one of them. Shucks! BUT, Dave was happy they passed for "older" 3 yr olds on the Skyride and they rode for free!

42" was not a requirement on the airplanes
Performing on stage for fair spectators

Taylor took this photo of Mom & Dad
Taylor ready to give the pig a kiss

Milkshakes at the Dairy Barn

Taylor getting ready to Bungy Jump

Dylan flying HIGH!

Lindsey thought she could touch the sky

At the end of the day as we were heading back towards our car on the Skyride, Dylan said, "This is awesome! I can see the whole world from up here." Lindsey added, "yah, even some liberals". Yet more laughter :)