A Family A"Fair"

Tuesday we spent the day at the Dutchess County Fair with Dave's family. We met at the fair grounds around 11:30, ate our picnic lunches in the parking lot (I know, I know...most of the fun of a fair is the fair food...well, this was just easier with all the kids). We had a great time and the weather was perfect. The kids enjoyed seeing the many animals, and Dave's favorite was the Wildlife exhibit with taxidermy displays..."you might be a redneck at the fair if..." Just kidding. It was a great exhibit, minus the huge pythons.

The kids were exhausted after such a fun day in the sun. Afterwards everyone came back to our house for hot dogs on the grill, s'mores over the fire and a campout. The girls slept in a tent all night for the first time, and they thought it was great!

Wednesday morning Dave's mom took the kids home with her for the day, which allowed Dave and I to get a lot done at home. We were able to get Joel's room moved into what was our office, and set up a temporary office space in Joel's former room. We also went to Lowe's where Dave bought the materials he needs to build me a really great desk and work space for Julie's schooling. He wanted to build the desk, and the cost of materials for what we wanted was cheaper than purchasing the desk somewhere else. I can't wait until it's finished. All in all, we've had a busy couple of days, but very enjoyable. Enjoy the pictures!



Julie and Alayna with two of their cousins, watching the high dive show.


Julie certainly enjoyed the fair ice cream.


Alayna was worn out, but she hung in there all afternoon without a nap.


Julie on the pony go-round ride.


Julie & Jeremy (Dave's sisters youngest), riding the pony go-round.


Joel loved riding the pony!


A fair wouldn't be complete without sitting on some of the John Deere tractors.


Joel and cousin Nate.


Our evening ended with a family camp-out in our backyard. Nathan, Kristy & their kids couldn't stay, but Dave's sister, her boys, Dave's mom & grandma all stayed. Joel, Shelly, Grandma Legg & myself all slept in the house...the rest of them braved the elements outdoors, and had a blast. (Sorry, my camera takes terrible night pictures, so this is pretty fuzzy)