It's County Fair time!!

Well, last week was the Stephenson County fair!! Luckily, we live about 1/2 a mile from the fairgrounds, and we got to spend two days looking at the animals, and playing games. Charlie had a fantstic time, and LOVED looking at the animals. She called everything "doggie." It didn't matter what building we were in - cows, sheep, goats, pigs. Everything to her was a "doggie." But, she enjoyed looking at the animals and petting them. The people there were very friendly, and allowed Charlie to take pictures with the animals, and get very up close and personal with them. She actually sat right next to a dairy cow, and got to pet her. We also played a few games, and Charlie came home with a very cute pink, stuffed bear. She wasn't able to go on most of the rides, but we did go down a giant slide. I don't think Charlie was quite sure about it, although she didn't cry. Just sort of looked around, like "What just happened here?"

Walking through the barn.

Getting to know the goats.

Petting a very fashionable baby sheep.

Hugging the baby sheep.

Checking each other out.

Petting the cow. Nice "Doggie."

Yummy!! Funnel Cake!!

We are getting very excited about our trip to visit next week, and the packing has already begun. I feel like since having a child, I have to pack everything including the kitchen sink everytime we go somewhere!! We are finalizing plans for while we are in town - a baseball game, a birthday part, a trip to the beach. Charlie is going to have so much fun, seeing so many different things for the first time. She is very curious about everything, and is walking like a pro. She has also started making "car noises" and climbing on things. She loves going to the park, and usually comes home with some new bruise or scrape.

Enjoying some speghetti.

Yesteday, I gave Charlie her very first "pedicure," and she is now the proud owner of some very cute red toenails. Mike thinks I'm crazy, but it is SO adorable!! Also, on the topic of feet - Mike broke his toe at work on Tuesday. He is doing the manly thing and complaining, but he is handling it pretty well. His toe and half of his foot is swollen and bruised, and it looks pretty gross. I am offering up as much sympathy as I can muster - but it isn't much. :)

Red Toenails.

Some very cute feet.