The end of summer is approaching

I just noticed a billboard yesterday with the State Fair dates, starting August 20. Doesn't that seem late? If you go back in time on this blog you will see some of the same pictures over and over again of our family at the fair. The same photo of the prize winning bale of hay, and tobacco plant, and the obligatory photo of Freddy Farm Bureau. I am definitely one who relishes tradition, and repetition. Once again, I am looking forward to the state fair, and I want to walk by every piece of art, and peruse the cakes and jars of green beans, and dodge cow pies with our stroller. I can't wait until we are able to comment on our favorite in the ugly lamp contest. I take comfort that the fair never changes; knowing that as you hit that hallway to Broadbent Arena you will be greeted by that massive mother sow and her suckling piglets. This year in particular, I want Maureen to be amazed that Freddy Farm Bureau can actually talk, directly with her. And yes, I want to see that prize winning bale of hay and again, try to figure out the difference between a good bale of hay and a mediocre bale of hay. If you go this year, and you are walking through the livestock exhibit in the West Wing, among the massive cows, be on your guard. There will be farm children in one particular spot who will try to scare you by quickly lowering a rubber spider down into the walkway. They are always there, and I love it!