Time for the county fair

We went to the fair last summer - at that time, the highlights were the animals and the tractors. This year was different though. We had a 3 year old. After an obligatory pet of a goat, a quick peek at the cows, and admiration for a few tractors, it was off to bigger and better things ... RIDES!!

In addition to the spinning tea cup and the carousel, Benji also rode two rides (a train and a flying elephant, a distant relative of Dumbo I believe) all by himself. Shearn Yoong and I marveled at how easy of a feat this was for him. Only a few months ago it would never have happened. As we drove along the dusty gravel road to exit the fairgrounds, Benji said, "Daddy, I had fun." So did Mommy and Daddy.

And what about the Zac-man amidst all this fun? He hung out on Daddy's back almost the whole time - content to look around and play with Benji's beloved balloon. Here he is back at home trying to steal the aforementioned beloved balloon.