Harris Family: Oregon State fair

My mom came up to visit us for a week and were so glad we got to spend time with her. The Oregon State fair was going on, so of course we had to go. I remember going to fairs when I was younger, and I loved it. There is nothing like the smell of fair food and hearing all the buzz and excitement of the people and the rides. The best thing is the memories I get to make with my family.

We looked at exhibits and the kids were amazed at the big huge produce that was grown and the awesome cakes that people made. It was really cool to see all the things people did. The kids got to make their own quilts on a piece of paper which they thought was the best thing ever.

We got some yummy corn dogs and fries for lunch and then the kids had Hawaiian shaved ice while we had ice cream. It was refreshing since it was kind of warm outside. We sat on the metal bleachers and listened to the band play as we ate. The kids were enjoying their time very much.

Since there were so many animals, the kids had to see all of them. There was a little petting zoo with baby pigs and goats, a huge llama, sheep and even a wallaby. Graysen and McKenna could have stayed there forever brushing their hair and trying to chase after the baby pigs and goats. The babies really were the cutest things ever.

In the arena there was some horse shows which we watched for a little bit and then viewed more animals, sheep and cows and we even got to see a Tiger. We were very fortunate however because we came just as the trainer was telling us that Tiger's could spray up to 30 feet, and what happened but he lifted his tale and this unfortunate man next to us was sprayed and he was wearing a nice shirt and slacks. My thought was thank goodnesss it didn't happen to me, that would suck, I am sure the guy it happened to wasn't too happy after that.
The highlight for the kids though and what they had been looking forward to the whole time we were there was of course to ride some rides. They only cost an arm and a leg, so we opted to have them choose only two that they wanted. They both rode on the plane together, and then McKenna wanted to ride the Tiger roller coaster and Graysen wanted to ride the Helicopter.

They were both so excited and I loved the big grins they would get on their faces. McKenna would put her hands up every time the roller coaster would go down, it was so cute.