Aug. 18, 2008 - The Fair
~NINILCHIK, ALASKA~
Last Friday the children and I went to the fair in Ninilchik. If you're reading this blog and you're not from our area, then you have no idea what I mean by "we went to the fair." You're picturing a grand venue with rides, giant fruits and vegetables, champion blood-line horses and long lines at the food stands.
Nope.
Try picturing a very SMALL fair, with more mud puddles than people, no rides except a mechanical bull, and food stands with no-one at ALL in line. A fair that it takes longer to drive to than it does to see the entire event. That's what we visited on Friday. 
Don't get me wrong, I LIKE going to the Ninilchik Fair- it's just a very laid-back, small fair. Still, it's a tradition to go and see the 4-H projects, the pregnant animals, the creative photo entries (you had some great ones, Ger!) and the familiar faces. (it just wouldn't be the fair without Nancy Veal!)
Oliver was pretty impressed with these huge turkeys. They're much bigger than the three turkeys we have at home. Different breed, though.
Evelyn liked getting a good look at the baby bunnies, because the baby bunnies in OUR yard are very shy!
Thankfully, Evy Jane wore puddle boots, because there were plenty of them to be found!! 
Oliver wasn't real sure about turning his back to these cows, but I assured him they were TIED UP.
Sully got to see his friend Madison's horse, but Madison was nowhere to be found. 
This was my favorite animal at the fair. A VERY pregnant pygmy goat. I think I liked her best because she made me feel a little "less-pregnant". All I can say is WOW. There MUST be more than one baby in that belly!!
Evelyn enjoyed the day, too, and delighted in everything we saw. All of the children were great and the day was a complete success in my book. But next time, I'm wearing my mudboots, too.
Comments
Aug. 19, 2008 - Sorry we missed ya!
Posted by Anonymous
We went to the fair on Thursday, to set up, and then again on Sunday! Glad we missed the rainy day on Friday though...from what our 4-h group said.
Great pics. Good to see you bloggy again! Happy almost bday.
Your Sis
Aug. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Howdy!
Leah, it's so fun to see pictures of you all. Despite the rain, it looks like you all had a great day. Wish I could've been there! ;) I miss and love you all so much!!
And Happy Birthday a little early!
~Kaiya
Aug. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I love the pictures, Leah. Had to laugh (hard) about the goat. :) Isn't it funny how we begin to empathize with mamas everywhere when we are about to pop ourselves? :) I always think everyone else looks REALLY skinny and am rather envious!
Thank you for sharing...you are one awesome photographer!
Love, Holly
www.seekingfaithfulness.wordpress.com
Aug. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by christywhisty
You guys have fun no matter where you are, I LOVE IT!
From Illinois in about 4 mins your birthday will begin! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY from and life long Illinoisan!
LOVE YA and your glorious family!
Aug. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Happy Birthday a day late now. Luke told me your birthday was on the first day of school so Tony was taking you out the night before. What a good man.
Thanks for taking care of Luke's lunch the other day, I had sick kids and sent him to school with frozen burritos which I guess weren't good enough! ;)
It looks like you all had a fun time at the fair. The picture of the way pregnant goat made me laugh too!
Kristen
Sep. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mamato8
Looks like a fun time was had by all:)
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