FAIR

We went to the fair Thursday with my mom & sister. Going to the fair was always a tradition with my family and we have continued every year since we lost dad. When he was alive, we used to go the first Sunday which was U of M day. Because of our schedules last year & this year, we have gone opening day and prefer Thrifty Thursday and the less crazy crowds! We did all the staples...cheese curds, mini donuts, corn on the cob, fries, pronto pups, corn fritters and some other good additions...sausages, fried pickles, onion rings, and Anna loved her cheese on a stick (looks like a corn dog, but only has cheese!). Paul also tried beer on a stick. Anna got a chance to go on some rides at Kidway too...she's not afraid of anything, even going by herself. Alex tried out a few rides too and enjoyed himself. Anna's favorite was the merry-go-round and she got to go twice! Even though Kristin & my mom left around 5:30, our family stayed strong until past 8:30 exploring all the animal barns and grabbing some more food. We had 2 tired kids (fell asleep on the way home!). It was a great Mattson day of fun. You'll notice lots of hats throughout the pics...we liked trying all sorts of combinations, but Paul would just not let go of the chicken hat.

Kristin & Anna, Alex & I on the giant yellow slide---Alex in his pronto pup hatThe family at the fairGrandma Haertel in her chicken hatAnna loved this ride! She wasn't afraid to go on it by herself and had her hands up most of the timeAlex got to go on a ride too!Go Brett Favre!Alex trying to drink the fries!Anna & Paul on the Merry-Go-Round (time #2)'Nuff Said

Self portrait of Anna & I-having fun at the fairBeer on a stick8:30 and the kids are still wide awake!!