Utah County Fair

In company with Grandma Sue, Uncle Eugene, Cousin Luke and Collin too, we went to the Utah County fair yesterday.  It was hot.  There didn't seem to be as much going on as last year, but we had a good time.  We had read about an equipment rodeo that sounded pretty cool--teams driving large equipment through an obstacle course.  Grandma Sue took time off work to go and then it ended up being a dud.  It was anything but exciting.  Unlike an actual rodeo, this was slow paced, significantly lacking in thrill.  And we were watching while sitting under a blistering sun.  We stayed through one round and called it good.

We did buy marshmallow shooters, sprayed a fire hose, sat on tractors, and rode the carousel and pirate ships.  We drank lemonade and ate popcorn, and looked at the animals.  Not quite as good as last year.  Must be the economy.

Blythe wanted to have her face painted, and she wanted a starfish.

When the nice woman finished, without saying a word, Blythe turned her head and pointed to the other cheek.

Two starfish, thank you very much.

I sure do love this face.

Luke spraying the fire hose.

Awesome!

Blythe took a turn too.

She sprayed Kent.

With relish! 

He was wet, but it felt good in the heat.

Checking out a really cool Lego exhibit with a running train.

The children really, really, really wanted to touch the display.