Davis County Fair

"Our county fair is a great county fair!  Don't miss it!  Don't even be late!"

We were never really fair-goers when I was a child.  We did a lot of really fun "fair" things like canning and gardening, but never actually went to the fair.  Lately, though, I have really become interested in the local fare and local life.  I could be a farmer's wife.  Or a rancher's wife.  I could help him plow, harvest, or whatever.  I may not be good at it, but the older I get, the more I think I would really enjoy it. 

If only some poor farmer would have me.  I can cook... I can clean... hint.... hint...

I really want Aiden to learn about the local life that support him and surround him.  I want him to participate in the local goings on - to realize that he may be one of many, but in the local scene, the one really matters.

So we went to the fair today.  Davis County does not put on the greatest fair, but the general idea is there.  Petting zoo, check.  Bunny Barn, check.  Funnel Cake, check.  Tiger cubs, check... wait, what?  Yeah, they had tiger cubs.  And they were CUTE.  Too bad my camera battery gave out.

Aiden has been really feverish the last couple of days.  Yesterday was the worst and so we couldn't go to the fair.  Apple juice, Motrin, a big "LET'S GO!" and we were off!

Even sick, Aiden squealed and started jabbering the second he saw the animals at the petting zoo.  

Aren't these overalls so stinking cute?!?!

My little Farmer Joe.

He is trying to make the sound of a goat.  I am not really sure what the two fingers have to do with it...

We did ride the little ponies.  I can't take pictures of him on the pony because I can't hold on to him and take a picture.  My arms need to be about 2 feet longer...

Seeing the bunnies and chickens.

He thought the turkey was HILARIOUS.  It was so loud.

What is a county fair without funnel cake?  (Tell you a secret, it was pretty gross... but it looks yumm-o)

Two hours into the fair, the fever reared his ugly, hot head.  So we headed home.

We really did have a great time.  He loved the animals.  I loved the free fun!  We both loved spending time as a little family.

Caffeine update:  Caffeine?  What caffeine?  I feel better now than I have in 2 decades.  JOY!!!  I did start drinking Fresca once in a while, but I still am sticking with water.  YAY.   I think I am cured of my addiction.

My son, Picasso

He wrote that!  No, really!!  Ok, he didn't.

Look at those long fingers.  He is playing with playdoh.  He calls it "doh doh."

Look at these stinking cute shoes on clearance!

Ha Ha!! Spray bottle  is not just for fixing hair anymore.  Good thing it is just water.

What a fun evening we had!  Play doh, coloring, toys, songs, bath and bedtime.

Ah, I love being a mom!!

Work

Many people have asked me about work and why I don't post on my blog about it.  No, I am not unemployed, no I don't work from home.  I have a job where I have to commute, wake up early, and work very hard when I am there.

The reason I don't usually post anything about work is because it is the least important thing in my life.  Ok, ok.  I know it is a necessary evil.  But for me, it is a way to earn money so I can spend time with my little man.

Many of you know that this view is quite a departure for me.  Before I had my son, I was a workaholic.  I loved working.  The corporate world was where I wanted to spend my time.  I worked hard.  And I was very good at what I did.  Now, my focus has just changed a bit.

So, here are the details...

I work as a Director for a Home Health agency in Salt Lake City.  I work full time - Monday to Friday 7am - 2pm.  I like the people I work with and they say they like me.  They might be liars.  You will have to ask them.

The bathroom in my office is a dungeon so I try not to need to use it the whole day.  I have an assistant that talks a lot, but is really fun.

Yesterday, the owner went fishing during work.  And loves it when I have to bring Aiden to work with me.

I love that the mindset is that we all work to live - not live to work.


Caffeine update:  Going on almost a week with no caffeine.  It is almost as if I am back to normal, but mornings are still hard for me.  FYI - I have not replaced my Diet Pepsi with other soda.  I am just doing water.  I feel so much better.  And the cravings have stopped.

Pens and funny pics

Mister found Uncle Chris's swimming goggles.  Wackiness ensued.

This is my all time favorite pen ... ever.  Most of you know know I have a pen fetish.  This one was found at the Cherry Hill Children's Fair.  It was from a Real Estate office.  Go figure.

If this pen is stolen, the culprit has been hunted down.  It is almost out of ink and I couldn't find them anywhere to purchase.  Not even the refills.  

I searched and finally found a serial number on the ink cartridge.  

They are made in FLIPPING INDIA!!!  And to buy them, I have to buy a minimum of 100,000 at $.15 each.  Plus shipping.  FROM INDIA!!

YIKES!!!!  

So instead I contacted the realty office and asked just for pens.  

I am a user.

But they said yes. 

And laughed.

Caffeine update:  Day 4 with no caffeine.  Last night I had a dream that Heidi Klum hated me.  I will chalk that one up to withdrawals.

We don't leave the house

Yesterday was a beautiful Sunday.  It was one hundred percent bliss.

We didn't leave the house.  Not once.

By the time I realized that it was Stake Conference, it had already passed.  So, I lay down with Aiden at 9:30am for his morning nap.  And fell asleep.

We woke up an hour and a half later.  Ate lunch, played for a bit.  At 1:30pm, I snuggled Mister for his afternoon nap.  And fell asleep again.

Then we went to bed early.  Wow.  We were so tired.  Soooo tired. Both of us.  I realized at 8:00pm that Mister was still in his pj's.  Sweeeeet.

Update: Day 3 with no caffeine.  It is AWFUL.  So tired.  So, so tired.