Here we go…my annual State Fair of Texas post (you knew it was coming, right?). For those of you who are new…here’s the deal…for some crazy reason, the Fair has always been kind of a mile-marker for me and my mommy journey. (Click here to read last year’s post) One year, we went and I wanted a baby so much…the next year we went, and while standing in line for my Fletcher’s Corny Dog, the doctor called and said that my 4th IUI hadn’t worked and that she wasn’t sure if I would ever get pregnant…the next year, we went and we had 4 week old miracle baby Kensington…then the next year we went and K was 12 months old and I was 7 months pregnant with baby #2. God is funny. He can use anything to remind you of his blessings. For me, it will always be the Fair.
Yay! We’re here!!
My kids love the car show…they practiced driving cars over and over again.
This is for my Missouri family…we went to the “adopt-a-dog” section and found these two dogs…
…another set of Stan and Patty. So funny!
I just love my family!
Petting a lamb
My kids favorite part…the petting zoo.
She loves herself a pony. Loves them. Absolutely loves them.
Feeding a lamb
A big tractor just like what PawPaw drives!
XOXO
Andrew had to win the kids a prize…of course, he hit the bell. Andrew is a fierce beast!
His cheering section!
And then Smith wanted to hit the baby bell. So sweet!
Here’s what they won…a Hello Kitty and giant bat! Look at that thing!
Andrew, Kensington, Papa Jay and Smith braved the giant slide again this year. They all loved it!
He’s telling me how much he loved that giant slide!
The end.
If you’re not from Texas, you just don’t understand this whole State Fair of Texas thing. It’s crazy. The Fair happens for 3 weeks every Fall (for over 75 years!). Everyone goes to the Fair. It doesn’t matter your age, race, socioeconomic status…everyone goes and everyone loves it. Kids in Texas even get a day off from school just to visit the Fair with the families. And when you’re at the Fair, the whole goal is to eat as much fried goodness as you can. The Fair has fried s’mores, butter, cake balls, Oreos, Snickers, wine, beer (yes, they’re frying alcoholic beverages!), PB&J sandwiches…I could go on and on. It’s fried heaven!
Another great year for the Shull clan. Thanks for stopping by!
Sandi says
You have a beautiful family. I'm a TX girl and never been to the state fair. It looks like I'm missing out!!!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Get that kid a pony already. Come on Lovie……you can tie it up next to Kensington's cottage.
Julie says
How do they fry alcoholic beverages?!?
Ashley says
Love you and your 2 little blessings! Looks like the Lowe-Shull clan had a GOOD time :).
Aubs says
what a fun way to be reminded of God's goodness!! i'm a texas girl and we never got to come up for the state fair but the county fair was a BIG deal every year! and all of my military friends from other places just don't get it! it definitely is a texas thing! =)
Lauren & Eddie says
We live close to where the Georgia National Fair is held every year and it's HUGE for our area, too. People come from all over. Ours starts tonight and runs for a week and a half. Our kids get tomorrow and all next week out for the fair! Crazy, huh?
Aubrey says
I wonder if the Texas State Fair is as classy an event as the Oklahoma State Fair. 🙂
What a fun milestone for you, mama. Love the pics!
Rikki says
Oh my gosh Shay, the picture of you and Andrew together is perfection! Yes, you are a blessed lady……and it shows in that beautiful smile!
Lovely post from a sweet Texas girl!
Steph says
Our state farm seems lame in comparison. What a beautiful family you have!
The Cantelmo Family says
You have such a cute family!! Where did you get that cute polka dot dress for your daughter??
AmyJo says
I can't wait to go next Friday and ride the big slide. It's MY favorite! I'm SURE walking to the top of that thing burns off some part of the corn dog, right?!
Mix and Match Mama says
The polka dot dress came from Baby Gap :).
klmoore23 says
If you love the TX state fair, then you MUST come up to Calgary, Alberta one year for the annual Calgary Stampede. The whole city turns country crazy for 10 days!