Eastern Idaho State Fair

We went to the Fair this morning. Luckily Parker's allergy attack didn't hinder our weekend plans. We decided not to got the parade this year because I knew Paige would not like the loud noises and the parade seems to get more boring each year. I knew Parker would not know the difference so we headed over to the fair earlier before all the parade goers got there. We had ourselves some lunch, I had trout and Matt had a big mammoth burger, Parker had a corn dog. Then we went to the carnival rides. This is the first year Parker was able to ride the rides. The tickets were $1 a piece and all of the rides were 3 or more tickets to ride!!! What a rip off!! So he only went on 3 rides, but he had a great time and enjoyed it. Next year I think we will end up buying a wrist band or an all day pass, it is more cost efficient in the long run. After about 6 rides it pays for itself. It was extremely hot today so we didn't stay as long as usual. The fair is exactly the same every year, but for some reason we always go each year. I guess something to do once a year. We walked around and saw the animals and walked thru the commercial buildings. There are too many people to manuver a stroller with 2 kids in it around. By this time both our kids were tired and cranky. We had had enough. We got a rice bowl and 2 chocolate dipped cheesecakes to go and headed home. Oh by the way the railroad put up a fence and so we now have to walk all the way around to get to the entrance. We used to be able to cross over the tracks and be there in a hurry. So now it takes us 15 minutes or so to walk over there. How annoying, after 25 years or more of being able to have the convenience to cross and now having to walk a long detour to get there. Oh well!!! So we made it home and are now hanging out with family that came from out of town to visit and go to the fair. We are having a memorable weekend so far!!!