2014 Illinoi State Fair

We had a great time at the State Fair this year. We showed cattle, road rides, saw some shows, and spent lots of time with our family. We were there for 3 fun-packed days. By Sunday afternoon the girls were exhausted!

Friday was all about the cows.

The best 7 year old show girl I know!

she's got her calf set up like a pro!

A blue ribbon for her class!

Uncle Nate in the show ring.

Daddy even got to show off his skills in the show ring.

Uncle Nate, Addysen, Daddy and Ty-Ty all went into the ring together to show 3 of a kind.

very proud of our little farm girls. Addysen does a great job showing and Ainsley always helps out whenever she can.

This girl is ready to comb some cattle.

Time to go to tie-outs.

There goes Addysen

Look at that tough little girl pulling on the calf!

The support crew...carrying the extra beer:)

it doesn't get any cuter that that!

When Anna hugs.... she means it!

best buddies.

Both girls spent a lot of time with Grandma Sharon exploring the fair. So the rest of us spent the day hanging out in the cattle barns, and then headed to tie-outs. 

While the girls were with Grandma, I made it down to check out the butter cow.

Ains helping Daddy

Addyen walking her calf like a BOSS!!

Uncle Nate getting some help from Anna and Ains.

Sunday was a jam packed day with showing and fun on the midway.

Ains giving the cows a pep talk before the show:)

This girl does not want her picture taken, but IS ready to show!

Into the ring she goes.

 

 

Setting up her calf, while Daddy watches.

doing a great job keeping her head up.

OMG! How cute is she?!

Uncle Nate's turn to show.

These girls are losing interest, but are still being good and behaving.

After show chat with Ty-Ty and Daddy.

Time to hit the midway!!!

first ride, the dragon roller coaster.

Ains and Anna on the "drop" ride.

A ride on the carousel... always  favorite.

last, and the most favorite, the trampolines!