State Fair 2015

One exciting perk of moving to Richardson that didn't cross my mind was going to the State Fair!  I haven't been in years and years, and Jake has never been.  Students get a day off from school and free fair tickets, so Cassy and I decided to do a "Mom's treat" and take the kids to the fair while Daddies worked. I did decide to leave Luke behind since he's still napping and he's a bit hard to handle sometimes in crowds.  Don't feel bad, he got to spend a special day with Nana and Big T, and the rest of us had a blast enjoying the fair!!!  Here's a pic right as we entered...

Our plan was to enjoy all the free activities and entertainment the fair has to offer, grab some yummy fair food, then be on our way as the crowds really picked up.  We were able to do just that, and it was truly a perfect day!  First thing we got to see was the the farm animals, then the dog show!  Later in the day we saw some African Acrobats, and although I didn't get pictures, that show was Jake's favorite.

 Funnel cakes were one of the fair foods of choice...

 Fun face painting!

 Craft time...

 There was an AMAZING exhibit of displays of canned goods.  It was truly unbelievable what people created out of the cans, plus it benefited the Food Bank...

 This one was a favorite...

 Waiting on another awesome live animal show. This one included dogs, cats, birds, and even a pig...

 We just had to get a pic with Big Tex...

 Here are two attempts at a Jake/Mommy/Big Tex selfie.  I was using a regular camera and not a phone, so it was a pure guess what we were getting in the viewfinder.  First attempt, great smiles, but barely any Tex...

 Next attempt, perfect angle of Big Tex, Jake looks perfect, but Mommy pretty much ruined it...oh well...