End of Summer Ritual

We went to the State Fair on Friday. You know what that means? Summer is really over. We did the usual stuff, visiting the cows and bunnies and water fowl. And the Butter Sculpture, and all the fun homemade arts and crafts. We ate our pints of ice cream and picked up stuff in the Center of Progress. And it was a lot of fun. There were millions of people there, though, so the crowds kind of slowed us down (we will have to try to avoid Friday next year). We took Sarah with us to the Fair, and she had never been to the State Fair before. I think we should always take along someone who's never been to the Fair before. It was priceless to see her face when we told her about the butter sculpture ("butter sculpture?"). And I was happy that she squealed with joy about little baby chicks (none of the boys would have done that). I suspect she had also never seen a chainsaw sculptor in action before either. Other highlights this year were the Blue Oyster Cult concert, the crazy German juggling guy, making slime in the 4H building, and hearing the dulcimer music at the museum. I was so glad to be able to stay home yesterday and just chill and rest my weary feet.