Good Times at the Mid-State Fair!

The first photo in the show is of Garrett helping Grandpa build a fire for the marshmallows we roasted for Smores on our first night in Bearcat territory. Kids had a blast... a bit too much chocolate however as Garrett's indulgence in at least a full bar and a half kept him, and therefore us, up all night... The show moves on to the pics of us enduring, oh I mean enjoying, the Mid-State Fair! Giddyup and Yeeee Haaaw! Honestly, it was fun for the kids and the 100+ degree heat, well... um.. it's all in the name of love. Seriously, personally we are talking major sacrificing for the love of my children. How do you think Ms. Paranoid feels about the stability of the TEMPORARY carnie rides and the caliber of the operators? But she was on the ferris wheel TWICE! And how about the caliber of the other fair attendees? And the suffocating heat? And the dirt and dust? And a note, the pic of everyone sitting down on a bench - Let me give a couple more location details... the bench is outside the restrooms, to the left of Dad is a long row of porta-potties and to Don's right is a garbage can. Just don't breathe through your mouths folks, at least we have shade. So anyway... we had a fun filled day of fair rides, fair food and fair animal manure! The sideways pic is of Garrett mimicking Don with his hands on his hips... so cute. As far as the rest of the time in Paso, we did not chronicle the trips to the antique stores, or as Olivia referred to them, "grubbage stores", but much fun was had there as well as luck. I found the perfect ribbon cabinet, because yes, I have enough spools of ribbon to require a piece of furniture. Olivia really wanted a typewriter, but was a bit disappointed when I explained that specific ribbon was required, and even I didn't have that kind. We also went down to Morro Bay and the Shell Store and fed the seals. Garrett LOVED the marine life! We had a great time visiting Mom & Dad!