Our State Fair is a Great State Fair!

On Friday, the Puyallup Fair began, and they offer free entry in the morning.  Dusty took the day off, and off we went to the state fair.  We met up with Grandma and Papa Poe, and had a great time.  We looked at the animals, looked at the arts and crafts, photography, quilting, sewing, and other art.  We looked at the commercial sales buildings, we watched the draft show, walked through a rainforest, and watched the Giant Pumpkin Weigh off.  We ate some delicous fair food, and had a great time.  It was a long day, and we were there from about 9:00 am until about 11:00 pm.  Here are some pictures from the day.

At the petting zoo.  Alice liked it until the grey sheep got startled and knocked Alice on the ground.  She was okay, but nervous to touch the animals after that.

Grandma showing her the bunny

 In the Rainforest Adventure they had some cool exotic animals. An Alligator

Birds

This monkey was so funny.  His feet are up by his hands and he is sleeping by balancing just on him rump.

Porcupine

And a super cute tortoise. 

 We watched the Giant Pumpkin Weigh off.  This one was third place, and she was so excited

Here is the winning Pumpkin weighing in at 1246 lbs.  That is one big pumpkin

 Alice enjoying a delicious scone.

 Papa showing us how to strip bark.  He is so old, he was an expert ;)

 Also showed us how to pump water

 Alice was so enamored with the chickens.

 Papa showing her the baby chicks

 And from the other side

 Alice playing in the bubble machine

We got to see the pigs and the little piglets were so cute. 

 

We got a kick out the little pink piglet.  It was totally asleep, yet still attached.

 Alice was such a good girl all day. She didn't get a nap, and finally tuckered out at 9:00. 

 Overall it was a successful day at the fair.