Days five and six

I decided that Millie and I needed the day off from the fair Wednesday. We spent doing the day doing close to nothing, and by Thursday morning we were eager to get back. Even the projected 100 degree plus heat index didn't deter us.

We got to the fair bright and early and had a lovely time with Alissa and crew. We bumped into Sarah, Eve, and Graham, which made the morning that much more fun. By Noon the heat had caught up with us so we bid farewell to the fair for the moment and I took Millie swimming at the Roseville  pool. After Tony got home I went back and met Alissa and Sarah for a girls' night. It was a lovely evening and we indulged in all kinds of yumminess, like sweet corn ice cream and honey lemonade. And the calorie count continues to mount...

Ready!

At the horse barn. Clearly. 

Judging by the look on her face, Millie is going to opt not to nurse. 

When you're two, sheep are freakin' hilarious. 

And when you're four, Sarah is even funnier. 

Once he got sneezed on, Graham was pretty much done with the sheep. 

Farm animals make me so emotional!

Do these feathers make my butt look big? 

Happy fair-goers unite. 

Heritage Square. It wasn't as empty as it looks. 

Onward to the Newspaper Museum! Hurry, before they run out of those cool hats! 

Whew, made it. 

DAY SIX

Day six started once again with Alissa, Zach, and G-Jo, and later we met up with Angela and Grace. After Millie and I got a quick break at home, we returned to the fair with Tony, and met up with Jackie, Dave, Josie, Gus, and Levi. Best night of the fair ever. We had a blast! 

Tiny Al Franken. You tell 'em Al!

Making a boat at the Home Depot Kids Area. She got her own apron to take home. Very cool. 

Grace and Millie showing off their boats. Which, by the way, do float. 

"My first blue ribbon!" for matching words found around the fair to the alphabet card from Alphabet Forest, the single coolest exhibit at the fair. 

Sharkey, what are you doing at the fair? At the Jack F.M. station non-the-less.

Telling secrets. Girls will be girls. 

Vroom vroom. 

Back for dinner. Green Mill pizza, yum. 

Rocking Purple Rain with Daddy and Hello Kitty. 

Hitting the kiddy midway with Levi and Gus. 

The bumper boats are now the only ride Millie will go on. Going through a fearful stage, I guess. 

She bailed half way through the Fun House, even though Gus and Josie went with her. The nice man at the door handed me the tickets back. I'm guessing he sees a lot of terrified four year olds.

I think firemen are supposed to take their jobs more seriously. 

You know your kid is tired when they can fall asleep in the middle of the midway at 9:00 on a Friday night. 

Today we parked cars, which is always a nice excuse to just sit outside and relax with my girl in the cool morning breeze.

Mmmm, fresh fruit. Nice change of pace.