Jim thinks Alex looks like a farmer here, checking out his pygmy goats.
The petting zoo was back this year. They had all these little shovels tied to the fences to feed the animals with. I guess that is part of the changes to appease the insurance company.
We sucked it up this year and paid an arm and a leg for the family to ride the Ferris wheel. Grace, Alex and I had a wonderful time. I'm not sure Jim did...
Alex and me on the wheel.
Grace liked the Ferris wheel, but this is the ride she most enjoys. The dragon roller coaster in the kiddie area. Jim got to partake in the fun - Alex was being too clingy so I had to sit it out.
In addition to the roller coaster, this is Grace's other favorite thing at the fair.
After Alex ate an entire Fletcher's corny dog he proceeded to eat an additional half corny dog that his sister didn't finish. We fear for our grocery budget when he reaches puberty.
Grace looking cute at lunch.
Alex worshipped at the altar of Clifford the Big Red Dog yesterday. He was at the Women's Museum, and we got there for the last half hour or so of his appearance. The kids got on the stage to partake in the story time, but while Grace sat there nicely and listened, Alex couldn't keep his hands off the guy in the Clifford suit. I'd tell him to sit down, which he would do for about 5 seconds, then he'd be up again caressing the red suit.
You can see Alex's hand on Clifford as he ignores the poor woman reading a story.
They had photo ops after the story time was over. Alex went up there probably four times to say hi to him.
The last greeting Alex gave him was one of his "big" hugs, which if you've ever received one you know involves running up with arms outstretched, ending in a big bear hug. I love how Grace is laughing behind her hand at this one. I wish the photo had turned out a little better, but I'm glad we caught it even if it is a little fuzzy.A very fun, but tiring, day.
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did you get to see the erection of big Tex? Ask your mom about that one.
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