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We arrive, all in one piece. Which is pretty good for us this year.
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Watching the hog judging with Dad.
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Looking out for Wilbur. The boys really enjoyed watching the pigs being judged. We actually watched two and the start of a third category in pig judging.
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Hooray for the fair! I have a picture of my Dad and his Mom in this very same little cut-out.
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Andy liked the rabbits.
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Joey loved them, too. They're soft.
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There was some unusual livestock, a few different breeds than we usually see- totally awesome.
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We got to watch some sheep shearing, and there were plenty to pet this year.
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Joey liked the 4-H projects, too.
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Andy dreams of winning his own ribbons someday. And owning a bunny.
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Joey and Andy both liked the alpacas. The alpacas were not too sure if the feeling was mutual, but Joey did get to touch one.
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Time to get on the midway! Rides first, then games. But Mom doesn't do so well in taking pictures of playing games.
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Joey on his Crazy Bus ride, one of his favorites.
Andy is still small enough to go on some of the kid rides, like the pony cart.
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Joey went on the bumper cars, but got "stuck in traffic."
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He liked the jalopies mostly because he could just sit and ride.
Andy liked them, too!