The last several weeks have been filled with meetings and other obligations. Brian has been working long hours on a deal associated with the hospital, and I have had a string of projects to complete. This weekend our sole mission was "family fun."
Brian called Friday morning to say he thought he could get away from the office early, to get the boys ready and we would go to the Iowa State Fair. Ironically, Aidan had just seen an ad on TV for the fair that morning and asked if we could go. Nothing like instant gratification!
The Iowa State Fair has been declared the third best state fair in the country, and the reasons why were evident as soon as we passed through the gates. It was huge, well-organized, and clean. We saw horses, sheep, pigs, and enough cattle to make Stacey jealous. The boys got to climb all over a lot of high-dollar farm equipment. We took in a few of the rides and some corn dogs and lemonade before heading for the car. What didn't seem like such a long distance on the way in because a nice Shriner offered us a ride on his golf-cart, was enough of a trek on the way out to threaten a heat stroke. We were all beet red and silent by the time we made it to the car.
As far as fun goes, the kids hit the jackpot this weekend, as it was also Corydon's Old Settlers Festival. Which meant more rides, junk food, and a parade on Saturday. The whole town square was filled all weekend with a carnival, free concerts, window decorating contests, an art exhibit, book signings, a farmers' market, kiddie and regular parades, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, fireman's water fights, etc., etc. We didn't make it there with the camera, but here are a few shots from the fair.
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