McLean County Fair

The McLean County Fairgrounds are only a couple miles from our house, so it's only right that we would take a trip over to the fair this week. Before we left we talked a little about it and Ellie wanted to be sure she didn't step in cow poop and she really wanted to talk to the farmers. It's a long story as to how she came to those two conclusions about what happens at the fair, but we thought it was hilarious. She was disappointed when she got home and realized she forgot to talk with the farmers.

With the humidity it's near 95 degrees out there right now, so we spent only 2 hours there today. But I think the girls had a really good time. They really enjoyed seeing the animals. Even Katie got into it. She loved the petting farm and Ellie let a pig slobber all over her hand. My dad showed pigs in 4-H growing up, so this is all very comfortable ground for him. We walked through the barns for the horses, cows, sheep and pigs. Ellie took a pony ride then we went into the air conditioning and enjoyed our barbecue pork sandwiches. Even if we don't attend the fair, we always get these sandwiches- they are so, so good! Last of all we took the girls on the merry-go-round. I wasn't sure if they girls were enjoying it- their faces were so serious, but once it stopped I had to practically drag them off the horses. I think they were having fun! Sarah was hot, sweaty and feeling pretty miserable in her stroller so we decided to call it a day. On our way out we bought a bag of cotton candy for them to share on the way home. Ellie still isn't convinced about cotton candy. Katie and I love it! I'm really glad we did that. I've always enjoyed going to see the animals, too.