26 October 2011

fair

We recently made a trip to the state fair.  It was everything I have ever heard about and more.  The kids loved the animals and people watching.  All the fried foods were there too {although I somehow missed the famous fried butter}.  My favorite were the corny dogs and potato chips.  What a healthy way to spend the day.  And we can't forget Big Tex.  The all-knowing cowboy hovers over everyone and charms with his thick southern drawl.
We had a ball at the Children's Corner.  They had a wonderful little farm activity for the kids that taught about harvesting your crops, selling, earning money and then spending it.  It was adorable and a fun way for the kids to learn about where food comes from and how hard people work to get it to our tables.   
It was fun to see this 100-year-old state tradition and take part in it with the kids too.  

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