State Fair 2015

Nine years, that's how long ago Aaron and I first went to the NC state fair as newlyweds. Hard to believe its been so long! This year with our three in tow it was a very different experience. The most surprising thing was how much Levi enjoyed the fair. In fact, I think he had more fun than anyone! He won prizes, picked up free magnets, got his cotton candy, and sat in a helipcopter....even the crowd couldn't dampen his spirit.....unusual for my little introvert. The grounds were just as beautiful as I remembered and once again the fall weather made for a very enjoyable day at the fair!

Just inside the gate....at this point I think we had already walked 10 miles....ok maybe not 10, but we certainly got in a lot of steps to and from the parking lot. 

Checkout race where Levi won a chip clip....he says he won it for me! Add this to his idea that we need to go on a date and order spaghetti for two and you might start to get an idea of what a sweetheart he is!

Geico had an awesome set up with photo ops, more free stuff, digital pinball ( Aaron made top 10 score) and karaoke.

Taste testing.

 My favorite area of the grounds...the old timey and smoky bear part.

 The wood smoke smelt great and the folk music was perfection.

Fire fighting copter.

More fire fighting stuff.

Tabacco leaves....not sure why these were cool?

Smoky the Bear!

Fire fighting training. Maybe on of the boys will be a forest ranger?!

 The second best part of the fair....the gardens...the folk arts building and animal barns are close runners up.

"Flora Sapiens" roaming the gardens.

Red Riding hood theme

Ferdinand theme

Tea anyone?

He was talking about cotton candy all week....it did not disappoint.

Balloon art

The hat  kinda swallowed Isaiah.

One of his rare moments not spent in the stroller zoned out.....he was at the doctor's office on Wednesday with croup. ;(

Is this a believable background?

First time I'd heard of Libertarians was nine years ago at this very fair....no need to explain their position to us this year, we're with them! 

Somebody say turkey leg?!