State Fair

It’s that time of the year again. The smell of deep fried candy bars, hot buttered sweet corn, and fresh cow manure fills the air (not necessarily in that order). Droves of fair-goers circle the streets of my neighborhood for hours looking for a parking spot while their children spiral into a psychotic meltdown in the back of the minivan. Yep, it’s the Great Minnesota Get-Together!

We love the fair. It’s been going on for three days and Millie and I have already gone twice. My good friend Anna was in town from NY and together we all went to see her boyfriend Kevin’s A Cappella group perform. Whoot whoot!

Millie had so much fun Thursday she was buzzing with joy. She kept wrapping her arms around my neck and kissing me over and over as if to say: "Thanks for bringing me to this magical place Mom!" By Friday she was a little less excited about being trapped in her stroller. Can't blame her.

On Friday Millie and I joined Tony's family in the morning in the cattle barn (fun) and then we all went to see Kevin perform again. Here are some shots from the day:

Click HERE for video of Millie rockin' out


Modeling appropriate Fair-wear

With cousin Julia at the cattle barn

What is that?!

Keep me safe Grandpa

Whatever you do, don't make direct eye contact with the cow

Uh oh




I like the cows, but I'm a little afraid of them too. It's a love-hate relationship.

Ok, that's enough cows for one day Grandpa

With Grandma and Grandpa

With Uncle Ron

Once Millie recovered from her PTHS (Post Traumatic Heiffer Syndrom), she was able to relax with Grandpa while taking in the soothing sounds of Marcoux Corner. Note the outfit change. I don't recommend Target brand diapers.



Nap time

In the evening, we went to Coco's Mom's birthday party. Happy 30th Angie!

Kayt (better known as Soren's Mom), birthday girl Angie, and me.

Side note: I look so fat in that photo it makes me want to cry. It does not, however, make me consider eating less at the fair Monday.

Our gorgeous crew

That was a long day!

And an even longer blog post. Good night to all.