The Fair

On Monday two of my good friends and I took our kids to the Bloomsburg Fair to see the farm animals (and to get some yummy food of course!). We first ventured to the children's ride area hoping to see an elephant show. Unfortunately it wouldn't begin for a while, so we just watched the elephants being bathed by their trainers. I was so sad to think that these elephants probably travel all over the country for fairs like this one. They did not look as healthy and happy as the beautiful elephants at the Audubon Zoo in NOLA.

The Stroller Brigade

After seeing the elephants we wandered around in search of a snack for the kids. One thing is for sure: you do not come to the Bloomsburg Fair without planning to eat. I still have my favorite fair foods from the past. We stopped and got Kohl's Orange Drinks and than continued on for some fresh cut french fries. Alex LOVES french fries which proves that he is most definitely my child. He polished off a small fry almost all by himself. He was kind enough to share a few with his pal Natalie though.

Next, we were off to the animal exhibits. We first saw the show dogs and then made our way to the dairy cows. I never realized how large cows are up close! Alex was entranced by them and kept pointing at different cows and looking at me with wide eyes. Toward the end of the exhibit there was a sweet four week old calf. The owners of the calf were allowing people take their children's pictures with her. Our three babies were so cute loving on this little cow. They petted her and had the best time! Alex still needs to work on his gentle touches though!




Being the social butterflies they are, Natalie, Alex, and Jacob were loving the attention passing fair-goers showered upon them. I guess living like a calf isn't half bad, because they would have stayed there all day playing in the hay and saying "Hi" to everyone who cared to look at them!


The next part of our trip was spent with the pigs. Normally, I consider myself a fan of pigs, but boy do they stink! It always catches me off guard because when I picture the fair pigs I have this whimsical view of Wilbur and Charlotte at the County Fair. I never imagine Wilbur smelling so awful!

We finished off our afternoon with a llama followed by some yummy funnel cake and ice cream. Alex had his first major public tantrum (are they really supposed to start at 11 months????) because he did not want to sit in the stroller, or leave the baby cow, or walk the way I wanted to walk, etc., etc., etc. I certainly have a strong-willed boy!

Natalie and Jacob watching the llama.

Jenn and Jacob

Enjoying some funnel cake

Holly and Natalie

Alex playing with his ice cream spoons.

Thanks for the great pictures Holly! We had a great time at the fair!!!