Random Thoughts from the State Fair

Today I am grateful for a good fair experience yesterday and enjoyable family time together. I am also grateful for this morning's rain shower.

Yesterday our son Sam had his first opportunity to have a 4-H project judged at the Minnesota State Fair. His tractor project got a blue ribbon and he got to share his interest with others who have similar ones. Here he is, after a bit of grumbling, graciously allowing his mom to take a picture:



Darcy, Sam, and I went to the fair together and enjoyed our time there. After Sam's judging was done, we were able to do things like:

*tour a tiny house (It didn't take long but was fun to see.)
*look at a "bagnado" and be reminded to use fewer plastic bags
*eat a variety of fair food (And feel good about the deals we got with our coupon book.)
*check out numerous implement and truck dealers and see the wheels of Sam's dream future turning
*wander through various livestock barns, enjoying the atmosphere and odor (Yes, really!)
*people watch (We are an interesting and varied species.)
*get our traditional $2 milk with free refills
*swing through the ever-popular "Miracle of Birth" center (More on that tomorrow.)

We all agree that our time at the fair was pleasant and Sam is grateful he had the 4-H experience he did. He is already thinking about next year's project. I like that in a young mind.

Comments