Big Tex says, "Howdy, Folks!"

Last Sunday, Carolyn, Scott, Austin and I headed to Fair Park to the annual State Fair.  This was our first year that we went on opening weekend and we couldn't have picked a better day!  It was great - the weather was cool (low to mid 80's), breezy at times and the fairgrounds weren't crowded at all!  It was actually pretty shocking at how empty it was.  Apparently opening weekend is notorious (besides opening day, of course) for being the slower out of all the weekends.  SCORE!

We did our annual treck of a Fletchers corndog, cars, German food, and then the pavillions (see this post HERE about what we did there), but we stopped longer at the midway and actually played games.  Austin was having a blast.  Not only is he a great baseball player (just sayin'), but he's pretty good at shooting hoops!

I wish I got this on video, but I really didn't think it would happen. . . heck, no one did.  At one of the midway booths the object of the game was to throw a baseball at a plate and break it.  Scott tried & missed (he was just throwing, not trying his best ;) ).  Austin tried and broke the plate!  I mean, we know he's good, but we didn't think he'd have such a presise aim.   I SO wish I had that on video.  It was amazing, even the booth vendor was stunned. 

Inside one of the Cars pavillions we came across this truck.  It was so emotional. . . didn't help that they were playing the Pipes through the speakers 

We met up with Elsie again: 

and then headed to the petting zoo.  This was our first year at the fair's petting zoo. 

That little one kept trying to take Austin's cup LOL! 

"It tickles" 

Daddy helping

We also did our annual trip to the Little Hands on the Farm area.  Austin always has fun and it's amazing to see the changes here from year to year.  This year he followed directions well by the staff and didn't need much help at all.  He's growing up so fast! 

One the way out, we stopped by a few fun houses.  Austin loved them and Scott and I enjoyed seeing his face light up.  We all had a blast laughing and having fun! 

Of course, Chevy (smart!) had an area for the kids to play ball.  Austin didn't want to leave - we practically had to pry him away!!  We can't wait to get him into T-Ball in the spring.  Hopefully he continues to love the game.

Tickets to the state fair: $16 for one adult, $12 for a child

One coupon: 0.50 cents

Seeing your son pass out cold on the way home, drool and all: Priceless!