Kansas State Fair 2011

We went to the State Fair this year on Saturday, September 17. Blake and I haven't been since our senior year in high school when we marched in the band. Jaxon's never been to the fair and we thought it would be a good time to go because he's at an age to enjoy it and Jemma's small enough to keep track of in the stroller. It ended up being a really good day because it was overcast and cool. It's usually really hot and I don't like hot at all.
Jaxon loved the fair. The main thing for him was the carnival rides. The only rides he'd been around was on Satanta Day so the State Fair was a big deal to him.
We went with my mom, dad, brother, my brother's friend Jeremy and his wife. Blake's parents meet us at the fair and my Granny and Papa were also there with Papa's tractor at the fair. It was fun to see everyone but kind of crazy to keep track of everyone with all the people there. We gave Jaxon many talks about staying with us at all times and to not wonder off. He did a good job.
We'll definitely have to go back. We didn't get to do everything we wanted but we took our time so we wouldn't be too rushed.
The adults were excited to try all the fair food. Lots of fried stuff. Blake and I tried the fried cookie dough - Yum! Here's some other stuff we tried - bierocks, root beer, frozen cheesecake, fried pickles, corndogs, and I'm sure other stuff I forgot.

Walking up to the fair.


Jaxon riding on Jeremy's back. He loves him and tortures him but he takes well.







Jemma and Grandpa.


Jaxon on Papa's tractor.




Blake, Papaw, and Jemma.






Jaxon riding around with Mamaw.




Jaxon wanted to play all the carnival games. We only let him play a few. He's really good at throwing the darts at the balloons.






Jemma sleeping. She did really good.






Jaxon with his prize from winning the dart throwing balloons.


Jaxon and I riding the first ride of the day. Blake gets sick on rides so I ride with Jaxon usually. We rode the ferris wheel first.








Blake rode on the boat with Jaxon. Blake let Jaxon drive. I had Blake take the camera out on the boat with him. I wish I would have kept it to get a picture of Blake trying to fit in the boat. His knees were in his mouth!




You can see on Blake's face he's uncomfortable.


Riding on the big slide. Jaxon went by himself first then Blake went with him. Blake leaned back and made it to really fast. At first Jaxon didn't know if he liked it then he changed his mind.






This was actually Jaxon's favorite part of the fair. They had a sky ride. You could get off on one end or take a round trip. Jaxon rode it with Blake and me different times.










He really liked the motorcycle ride.




Riding the train.












Bumper cars.


More from the sky ride.










Here are some pics that night. Jemma finally able to get loose and move around.