Fair, Part 1

Christian, Caroline, and I got a chance to go to the Tri-State Fair this afternoon. It was such a blast! Thanks to Keri for inviting us! The crew consisted of us, Keri and her sons Mason and Cannon, Keri's sister Renay and her twins Marlee and Maggie, and Renay's friend Jennifer and her son Caden. It was SO WINDY, but we found many ways to have fun. Of course no fair trip is complete without a stroll down the Midway of deep-fried food. From foot long corndogs to fried banana splits, we tried it all. Caroline and I got a tad pink from lack of sunscreen (gee...how smart was I?!?), but I was so glad we went. We took the kids through the petting zoo, which was a riot in itself. They had llamas, goats, deer, baby donkeys, and a baby zebra. Christian loved being able to chase the animals around. I am pretty sure we will be going back Wednesday night so Daddy and some other of our friends can go too.
Side Note: We met Caitlin and her class as they were leaving the fair and we were coming in. Her teacher told me a funny story from their fieldtrip that I have to share. Apparently, Mrs. Smith, the other 3rd grade teacher, was carrying around the schedule of events that Arbor Academy had planned for the kids while they were there. Mrs. Smith had this schedule in her hands when they were all walking through the petting zoo, and a deer stole and ate it right out of her hands! After that, the teachers weren't sure what to do...LOL
Also, Keri was so kind to order a sling from me. I totally love the gingham she picked out, and Mason seemed to be content inside of it. :)
The Crew (L to R) Christian, Caroline, Keri, Mason (in sling), Renay holding Maggie (Marlee was asleep in stroller behind her), Cannon (in stroller), Caden, and Jennifer
Keri and Mason modeling their sling
A really cool cake in one of the exhibit buildings
The deer tried to eat us alive. They literally chewed our clothing and ate the plastic cups that had food in them. Sheesh!
Caroline loving on a very friendly deer
Posing for a quick pic
Isn't this an adorable pic?!?