Wednesday, September 12, 2007

KS State Fair

Yesterday we took Brody to the Kansas State Fair. He had so much fun! He didn't fuss at all (even though we didn't leave the fair until an hour past his bedtime) and was wide eyed at all the action!

The first stop after we arrived was the petting zoo. Rather than spending $1 on food for the animals, we just picked up some off the ground next to the cage and let Brody feed the goats.

After the petting zoo, we went thru the different farm animal buildings (pigs, sheep, cows, etc). This picture is from the poultry building. Brody found a feather on the ground and took off running down the aisle. What we didn't realize is that he was running in excitement towards the open door at the end of the building. Outside!!!!!

After the animals...it was time for tractors! Mike and Brody climbed up in a HUGE combine!
Look of disbelief on Brody's face after Mike tells him that this combine costs $350,000!

The tires on the combine were huge! Brody thought it might be fun to go for a ride inside one of them!

You can't go to the State Fair without walking thru the RVs. Some of them are more elegant than the average person's house....of course, some of them cost more than the averag'e persons house! Mike and Brody check out the flat screen TV in this cozy RV.
After the RVs, we walked thru several buildings full of exhibits and vendors. Every year we buy warm, roasted pecans at the Fair. They are sooooo good! Brody even chewed on small pieces of roasted pecans and said, "Yummm!"

Here's Brody at the kids play area in one of the buildings getting ready to feed his cattle.
After feeding his cow, Brody helped me pet the pig.
Before we left the Fair, we walked around the carnival section. Brody's still too small to ride any of the rides, however, he LOVED the lights, music, and action of the rides! He was bouncing in the backpack to the music and laughing with pure enthusiasm at the rides! I couldn't believe that it was 9:00 pm and he wasn't fussing for milk or bed!

We had a lot of fun taking Brody to the fair this year. Last year he was only 4 weeks old and slept the whole time! We look forward to taking him every year. I'm sure his enthusiasm will only grow!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

That looks like so much fun! Collin would go nuts over all the animals. I love the picture of Brody in the wheel of the tractor. Classic Kansas!

Amy said...

That is so much fun! I'm glad you all had a good time! I love the pictures :)

suzspeaks said...

Great Pictures! I love the one with him inside the tire!!! That looks like so much fun! We're planning to take Jax to the OK state fair next week!p

RaeAnn said...

Looks like you all had lots of fun! We can't wait to take Cheyenne on Sunday!

Anonymous said...

xvsPictures of Brody so cute. Glad you take the time for him to have all those experiences. It is always a thrill to see children having fun. Wish Collin could have been with him.

Ledbetter Fam said...

We love the state fair! We go every year. Our kids have always enjoyed it. I can't wait for this year's trip.

JB

Steve and Joan said...

Brody makes anything fun just like Joan, Staci, Caleb, Tyler, Mike, Audria, and Ann have always done. Brody carries on a great tradition!!!

Daddy Steve

Anna said...

Looks like a lot of fun! I love all the pics, especially in the wheel of the tractor! Clever idea!

Unknown said...

So fun! I, too, love the picture of Brody in the wheel of the tractor. Too cute! Also, I like his little cowboy boots in your previous post. It looks like Brody has such a fun little personality!