Well we're back from the Iowa State Fair. It truly is a fair on steroids. We did not ride one single ride there (although if we wanted to pay 5 dollars for 2 minutes of stomach upsetting movement we surely could have) but we spent the whole day being entertained. We arrived there around 10 am. Most everyone else was arriving at the same time so there was a wait to park and such. First thing we saw was a parade to salute Iowan veterans and the currently enlisted. Then we walked down to the DNR building and learned a little about butterflies in Iowa. Then we walked over to the food pavilion where all the food judging competitions are held. I'm so going to enter next year! Next was the 4-H buildings. Saw some sheep judging in the sheep barn. Went and saw this year's largest boar (which broke the previous record - "Freight Train" was the name I believe). Then went over to the cattle barns. Saw all the various kinds of milking cows, the biggest bull which was a Charleigh bull. Then we took a break for lunch (corn dogs) and enjoyed watching the horses walking over to their judging barns. Oh and we saw so much more! There are a lot of talented people in Iowa - not just in the basis of agriculture but also in the fine arts. Very cool stuff in the art barn. I loved the watercolor entitled "Harvest Dance" - I didn't get a picture but it pictured three ballerinas in red farmer's caps dancing in a hay field. Luke got to see the National Gaurdsmen and sit on a hummer. Abby got to watch the dance troops. And Libby got a nap. Our feet were sore but we had a good time.
Shawn Johnson, American gymnast from West Des Moines, Iowa in Butter
This year's butter cow -yes - it is a sculpture of a cow done entirely out of butter.
And finally, I've said it before but Iowans are crazy about their politics. This table scape caught my eye.
August 13, 2008
As promised, photos & recap
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We never ride the rides at the MN State Fair either. The kid can go down the giant slide and on the merry go round and that's it. Otherwise we watch parades, and do the 4-H thing eat and do exctly what you did. It's how I grew up so it is how they grow up. Much more fun I say! We go to the MN State Fair next Fri. Yeah!
Tanna, I bet you'll take a blue ribbon next year on your pickles or salsa or whatever else you might enter. You're an awesome cook! Looks like everyone really had a lot of fun--such neat learning experiences for the kids.
Grandma Richard
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