Illinois State Fair

This was our second year going to the Illinois State Fair, and Addysen's first year showing at the state fair.  We had a great time hanging out in the barns, watching cattle shows, riding the fair rides, eating, checking out all the animals and just spending time with family and friends.

lunch time in the barns

hanging out in the barns

riding the kiddie dragon roller coaster

the big drop ride

Addysen loved jumping on this.  We tried to get her to do a back flip, but she just wasn't ready.

This cute little monkey had a John Deere vest on.  If you stuck your hand out with a quarter in it, he'd come take it and then give you a high five.  Addysen and I thought this was pretty fun!

 Daddy and Ainsley going down the BIG slide!

Mommy and Addysen going down the big slide.

Ainsley checking out the butter cow.

The last ride we went on was the sky ride.  I told Aaron that I'd ride with her, boy was that a mistake.  Once we got up in the air and started going over the whole fair, I started freaking out.  I did not enjoy that ride at all and could not wait to get off.  But I think Addysen still had fun even though I held onto her leg the entire time and kept telling her not to move! 

walking to tie-outs

a deep conversation.... I think all farming issues of the world are being solved right here:)

two pretty (dirty) little farm girls!

say CHEESE!

Sweet Baby Lola talks with Addysen

Ainsley is looking for the horsey's!

love our farm girl

Ready to show!

Addysen, Aaron and Melody out in the show ring.  Addysen is doing a great job getting Melody set up all by herself!

Aaron is SO PROUD of Addysen.

Addysen posing with Melody and her ribbon!

Anna and Addysen with their best buddy, Tracy

Look at these farm girls, playing tractors in the dirt:)

While we were unpacking the car, Ainsley found the chips and dumped them on the floor to eat them, I guess putting her hand in the bag was just too much work:)