PUYALLUP PILGRIMAGE: For a few years running, one of our September traditions has been making a drive down to Puyallup for a day, to attend what used to be called the Puyallup Fair. Now, it's known as the Washington State Fair, and by any name, it's big fun.
We arrived at the fairgrounds around 10:30 this morning. The midway didn't open until 11 a.m., so we visited some of the livestock exhibits.
There were two big mama pigs with large litters.
Is it wrong to look at these cute little things and think, "Future bacon!"? Probably.
The kids got to pet some goats, and check out some bunnies and chicks.
We saw lots of horses, too. Loved the latticework on this mane.
By 10:50 we were standing in line to get the kids' and Christian's bracelets giving them unlimited access to all the midway rides and by 11 a.m. they were having a grand time!
They took a couple runs down the Giant Slide.
They twisted and twirled ...
and rode the Ferris wheel in the background of this photo below.
The super-sized swings are always a favorite.
I thought the artwork on this swing ride was oddly interesting.
They rode multiple roller coasters.
Annabelle was just a tad too short for this big orange coaster. Maybe next year. ...
As we left the fair, I was feeling a little bad/guilty that we didn't go see any of the agriculture displays, but then I reminded myself that the kids spend a fair amount of time gardening at home, and I felt a little bit better.
Here's a pic of them harvesting some beautiful green beans a couple of days ago. They were plentiful and delicious!
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