Labor Day Weekend was full of adventured for our family. On Saturday we went to the farmers market then down to the lake shore to watch the Dairyland Surf Classic. I still snicker a little at the fact that people call this surfing, but I guess they are just taking advantage of what is offered in the area. Last year the lake was as calm as could be so the fact that there were any waves was an improvement. The true surfing season starts in the fall and runs through the winter. Owen enjoyed watching the surfer and paddle boarders.
The Sheboygan County Fair was was our grand adventure on Sunday. Owen overheard me telling Brian that there were Monster Trucks on Sunday night and started talking about them non-stop. Needless to say, I never expected that I would be attending any kind of monster truck show...
Usually with the fair we try to attend in the morning when the crowds are a little different. Since the show wasn't until 7:00 it looked like it was going to be a late afternoon/evening experience for us. The tractors were set up at the main gate and in true tractor loving form, Owen needed to look at each and every one. Even though his love of toys has branched out to dinosaurs, monster trucks and stars/space he will always love those tractors!
Owen and his tractors. He is going through a very goofy picture taking stage. I am sure we are going to have some classic pictures when the baby is born!
We then hit the animal barns and Owen was over the moon when we were able to see a cow poop and pee! Oh the things toddlers love! We were a little disappointed by not going to the pig barn, but the new strain of swine flu is in WI and people got it from spending time with the pigs at the fairs. The last thing we needed was for me or Owen to come down with the flu so we decided to be extra careful and bypass the pigs.
Owen spotted the ferris wheel when we pulled up and asked me what it was and decided that we needed to ride it. Neither Brian or I had ridden a carnival ride in over 15 years and neither of us were excited about going but what are you going to do? At least he didn't ask to go on the Zipper..... It was one of the longest rides for me but Owen loved it. He was able to spot the monster trucks getting ready for the show and was super excited. After a quick dinner of fair food (always super healthy) it was time for the show....
Owen and another classic pose.... at the top of the ferris wheel.
We were not sure what to expect and were a little surprised that there were four actual monster trucks putting on the show along with local participants. Owen did a great job wearing his ear protection and was in shock most of the show. We took quiet a few pictures and some video of it and he loves watching them over and over. Thankfully they had an intermission half way through and we were able to escape a little early.
You have to play with monster trucks while waiting for the show!
The fair was a total success! Owen still has a hard time deciding if his favorite part was the cow pooping or the monster truck show.... :)
Other than our big adventures we have been laying pretty low and getting ready for the little one to arrive. Hard to believe that in 4 days we will be meeting him/her. The heartbeat has been in the 140 range which is where Owen's heartbeat was but Owen has been pretty consistent in saying that he is going to have a sister. It will be fun to finally meet the little one!
Next time we post we will be a family of 4 (or 7 if you count the 2 crazy mammals and fish...)!
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