Well yesterday we went to the Benton County Fair in Bentonville. It was just not the same as growing up. :( For one thing they moved the fair several years ago out of town onto a new much larger area. It used to be on what was only about a city block maybe a couple of blocks. Anyways it just isn't the same. I guess the agriculture part of this area is just shrinking. Growing up there used to be 10 animal barns (there abouts) and then several barns that held crafts, cooking, and then the freebie booths, politics, business booths. Now there is one building that houses all those and it wasn't even full. I was greatly disappointed at how much it has changed but Rowdy thought it was pretty great! So now to focus on my kids and their reactions. They were much grander than mine! lol So we enter the animal barn and Paisley takes a look at a cow and proceeds to grunt and lunge forwards in the stroller moving the stroller. She pretty much did that the whole time during the animal barn even when she had a close encounter with a pig. I didn't get the camera out fast enough but she did scare the pig off with her grunts and lunges. LOL! Rowdy was able to pet two sheep while we were there and he thought that was pretty cool. We left the animal barn and headed towards the craft building. In passing by the fair rides I notice that there isn't very many there and not a midway to be seen. Anyways we went into the craft building and the Benton County Sheriffs Department is doing a free finger printing and picture for all the kids. So we did that which took about 30 minutes cause they were as organized as a soup sandwich. After looking at all the ribbons that Kyleigh (Jenn's daughter) won we left the fair and went to eat some yummy lunch at Colton's the best part being that the kids ate FREE!!!! That's always good! We came home afterwards and worked on a little bit of school so we aren't behind and then watched the rain and hail come down. Praise the Lord for the rain. We really needed it. It has been a super dry summer.
Well today I have been working on the house and looking into vehicles. We are cleaning house and getting ready for Paisley's birthday party. Its her first Birthday which was actually July 20th but Kris was out of town and couldn't be here so we postponed it. Tomorrow is the day though and I am looking forward to it. I think my Mom has bought her a birthday present every week since her birthday. lol She is funny! Well I am off to cook dinner. We are having beef chimi's. New recipe so we shall see if my family likes it.