The Big Fresno Fair

Growing up the Fair was always in town for my Birthday so I have fond memories of going with my family to celebrate a few times. We decided to renew the tradition this year since Reed is now old enough to enjoy some of the exhibits and even a ride. Hopefully we can indulge in fair food with him in a few years, but we weren't ready to attempt that yet. Instead we went to In-N-Out after and this Mommy even got to enjoy the incognito shake that I have been craving!

The Little Guy was pretty overwhelmed the whole time we were at the Fair - not scared, just unusually quiet and with a constant expression of amazement. We hit up the pig races where Reed got a prime view from Jon's shoulders. Then we went to the livestock and horticulture barns, the mutton bustin races, the Merry-go-Round, ball toss, local fruit/veggie display, and then caught a few songs by an a cappella group that was performing. Even though he was a bit stunned he walked most of the time only being carried once it got really crowded and we wanted to leave. Of course the moment we walked out the gates our normal Chatter Box started in asking to go back for more games and telling us about all of the animals he saw.

Reed was a little slow to understand how the Merry-Go-Round works and despite mine and Jon's best efforts we never quite got a good picture of him looking at me. Did I mention I wasn't allowed to ride because I was pregnant? Ridiculous!

Reed's general expression during our
whole time at the Fair!