rainy day at the fair

Mom and Dad visited over Labor Day weekend, helping us with such enjoyable household tasks as picking out curtains and replacing a toilet! In addition, we took a little time away from the house to enjoy the State Fair and, unlike some people who left the fair when the downpour came, we left for the fair in the downpour. A wet, puddle-ful, lovely time was had by all.

waiting for the bus to take us to the fair



enjoying a brief respite from the rain (inside a building, that is)



Mom & Dad in front of the Midway (games & rides area)



Jessica and the "Jessica" variety of Dahlias, on display the day we were there--I can see the resemblance, can't you?



Mom has always loved a walk in the rain :)



Jessica, princess of the "impossible-to-lose" games, showing off her hard-earned prizes



view from atop the ferris wheel