Utah State Fair Sept 2017

Utah State Fair had some really awesome pogo guys this year.

OK, so we need a little explanation.  Scott asked his phone if "sheep are color blind" and this is what it thought he said.  Oh yeah, and Scott's phone calls him "My Queen" because that is what Jane asked her phone to call her and some how it spilled over into Scott's phone.

Utah State Fair Sept 2015

Our tradition of going the the state fair did not disappoint.  The weather was quite pleasant the kids loved the animals and we even were able to meet up with our family.  The kids are always excited for the little rides.  Peter and Jenni wanted to go on the scrambler but they needed a grownup with them.  I volunteered to join them because I knew the other parents couldn't handle the spinning.  It turned out to be THE LONGEST scrambler ride ever.  I think the attendant forgot about us.  Either that or we wanted to let us have the ride of our life.  The one problem with that is that its a spinning ride and I don't care who you are spinning for that long is just too long.  We were all enjoying it in the beginning but after 3 minutes we were done.  thankfully no one threw up but they didn't ask for anymore rides after that one either so I was okay with taking one for the team.

the favorite was the animals.  This year they had a little petting zoo area filled with baby animals  they kids didn't want to leave them.  I will admit the animals were just so sweet and yes it always makes me want to get a goat.

state fair Sept 2014

Another year another State fair.  I know its silly but this is something I actually look forward to every year.  I don't know if it reminds me of my dad, I just have fond memories, or I like to people watch.  What ever the case my kids are starting to enjoy this time as well although I think they like the rides the best.  This year my brother decided to enter some of his work.  I am proud to say that everything he entered he won.  He really does do amazing work, mostly in Blacksmithing lately.  My boys were instantly drawn to one of his swords.  There was just something about it, I knew it was his work before I even looked at the artist. Personally I loved this horn sculpture, but I guess that's the horn player in me.

The animals were cute as ever and we all really want some chickens of our own now, and maybe even a goat.  I think Brennen is with me on the goat idea. Time and time again he reminds me of a little "Lucky", which I am secretly grateful for.

When we came across this sheep we all started laughing at the ridiculous  coat.  I know its to keep them nice and clean for showing but this one just screamed 1980's aerobics and that made us all hysterical.  There was no rain this time so but it did get a little chilly when the sun went down. the kids all had a great time and I am happy that the animals were their favorite.  They were even patient with me as I toured all the fine arts.