State Fair '10 - The Year of the Pig!

We were able to visit the State Fair this year. This year's theme celebrated pigs and as you might have guessed Madison was pretty excited to learn this so she could enjoy their decorations. Here is the pig that greeted us upon entry.

My kids just love this exhibit. It teaches kids what it takes to be a farmer on a very small scale. They have to milk a cow, plant seeds, pull the crops, ride the tractor, etc. Here is Noah picking his crop from the vegetable garden.

The children are given "money" for their crops once they take them to market. They exchange their farm money for a treat. This year Noah chose a granola bar and Madison chose cold applesauce.

Many go to the fair for the food. This year a couple of the highlights (that we did not try) were deep fried butter (which people said tasted like french toast) and Crispy Cream had a hamburger station where they used doughnuts as the buns. No thanks, but it was interesting.

Entering the 3rd Grade

Across America children began their first day of school in a new grade.
We were no different. Watch out 3rd grade - here Madison comes!

Notice her choice of a pink shirt with her new pink tennis shoes. So Madison!

Madison and the Big 8

We had a birthday this summer. Madison celebrates turning 8 with another pink pig birthday theme party. What can I say? This girl loves her pink and pigs!
It was quite fun this year that she was able to read all of her birthday cards aloud and by herself.

Noah Graduates from Pre-School

Although Noah will not be old enough to enter Kindergarten next year he will advance to a Kinder prep class at Good Shepherd. Here are a few shots of his graduation ceremony.


This is Noah's best friend, Hayden. Hayden will be moving on to Kindergarten next year so Noah will be looking for a new buddy at school.


When asked what he wants to be when he grows up he yells, "A rockstar!" and strums his air guitar. That's our Noah!