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The Bunch Head to the Fair

Kids play with a sculpture exhibit while at the State Fair of TX.

It is that time of year again. I smell the grease in the air and the asphalt. It is State Fair time. I get excited once I hear on the news about what yummy stuff is being fried this year (on that note NEVER try the fried bubble gum). Those of you that know me well are probably wondering what I am talking about since you know I almost never eat anything fried, mostly because of gall bladder issues, but when our crew of 5 (6 if the oldest one joins us) heads out we pick out 3 fried foods to try and literally only get one bite each so it's not too bad. While our July was super awesome this year, the same cannot be said for October. It was 95 on the day we went to the fair with about 60% humidity. WE WERE MISERABLE! We only stayed for about 4 hours because of the heat, but that still gave us time to watch 2 different pet trick shows and sampled the fried Philly cheese steak and the fried breakfast for dinner. The latter which was super yummy and we all loved!
A and T acting  goofy at the fair.

A posing in front of a butterfly sculpture.

The kids have decided they do not like being "well-rounded" and no longer want to be kept busy with all the extra classes they are taking. In fact, their favorite days are the ones where we literally go no where. I for one am chomping at the bit for another camping trip. We have not been on one in almost 5 months, which is a record for us, and I really want to go somewhere. We are saving up for a huge trip next summer, but there will be a couple of small trips before that because there is NO WAY I am staying put for over a year (and D....day trips are not the same)!
Husband was bored so made up our son to look 30.

A made me a pumpkin temporary tattoo....too bad I sweat it off at the gym.

A starting her Elsa inspired set up....I will post a pic when she is done.  It's really cute!

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