tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post9201233019675443129..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Virginia State FairAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-13874129693640316632011-10-14T11:10:29.982-04:002011-10-14T11:10:29.982-04:00Looks like fun! We haven't been in several ye...Looks like fun! We haven't been in several years. It is CRAZY how expensive it is!! I can't imagine witnessing a live cow birth, wow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121857171849337021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-12772958396412413842011-10-13T14:18:17.303-04:002011-10-13T14:18:17.303-04:00That piglet is adorable! Never been to a state fa...That piglet is adorable! Never been to a state fair, though when I was in high school (in Canada) we went to the County Fair every fall. I do seem to recall sneaking in the back way once to avoid the price of admission. :PHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22549854718561056012011-10-12T20:52:31.862-04:002011-10-12T20:52:31.862-04:00We go to the State Fair of Texas every year ... th...We go to the State Fair of Texas every year ... the kids even get a day off school and free fair tickets. We just went this week, in fact. I love it. It's a day of fried food for us!Randi~Dukes and Duchesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277985792260962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-54539329004788904922011-10-12T18:59:30.046-04:002011-10-12T18:59:30.046-04:00I honestly didn't think about how expensive it...I honestly didn't think about how expensive it would be to take a family of four to the fair. When your kids are older, if they go with their school, then it will be a much cheaper trip. <br /><br />From junior high on, I spent four days at the state fair each fall participating in the state 4-H horse show. I have many fond memories of the fair from those days.<br /><br />I love the great photos you took of the girls on the ride and with the animals.Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-75494328114404764052011-10-12T18:56:47.933-04:002011-10-12T18:56:47.933-04:00What fun! I love love love the state fair and my h...What fun! I love love love the state fair and my husband and I are making a trip to ours next Thursday!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251692813269811333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-47331353704749877122011-10-12T16:49:41.600-04:002011-10-12T16:49:41.600-04:00I'm glad they moved the State Fair, but I thin...I'm glad they moved the State Fair, but I think that the price they charge to get in the door is outrageous. It is not family friendly on the pocket book as you mentioned.<br /><br />I have to admit I want that baby pig you showed. Too cute!Chic Crafty Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01621295921625064097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-72599865480114224082011-10-12T14:52:49.733-04:002011-10-12T14:52:49.733-04:00We went to the Texas State Fair this week and had ...We went to the Texas State Fair this week and had a terrific time as well! Thanks for sharing your terrific pictures and I'm excited to read more from your blogging series. I appreciate the advice and link ups. I'm your 'newest' friend! I'l love to have you stop by some time! I'm with you on photography...its a totally must for me, too! <br /><br />Aimee @ItsOverflowing.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030486890028138837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-19692804188712755472011-10-12T13:26:12.170-04:002011-10-12T13:26:12.170-04:00How fun! I went to the Montgomery County Fair thi...How fun! I went to the Montgomery County Fair this year, but I can't remember ever going to a state fair.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17309540933511406517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-58516696572258281212011-10-12T13:22:01.983-04:002011-10-12T13:22:01.983-04:00How fun! I think I remember going to this when I w...How fun! I think I remember going to this when I was little...really little so its a pretty vauge memory. Looks like the girls had fun :-) That poor cow! My mister is full of stories about birthing calfs (calves?) haha! He practically grew up on his uncle's dairy farm & even worked there a for few summers, its amazing the wealth of knowledge he has about them. Haha! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51410185203871085102011-10-12T12:48:38.976-04:002011-10-12T12:48:38.976-04:00I love fairs! County fairs, state fairs! I've ...I love fairs! County fairs, state fairs! I've been to one every year since I can remember!! You're right though... SUPER expensive. I showed animals as a kiddo (i.e. pigs, sheep, rabbits). It was a HUGE expense to be there for the three or four days to show your animals!!! Looks like you had a great time though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139674170899501598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-71846244202492660982011-10-12T11:32:11.360-04:002011-10-12T11:32:11.360-04:00I haven't been to the state fair in years. I&...I haven't been to the state fair in years. I'm always surpriesed by all the interesting food they have for sale. I have heard now they have fried butter. I can't imagine haveing a craving for that though. However, I am a huge sucker for funnel cakes! That alone is almost worth going.<br /><br />Looks like your family enjoyed it. I am so glad y'all enjoyed a day out together.Krystle @ Color Transformed Familyhttp://www.colortransformedfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-24112234587406590112011-10-12T11:00:03.783-04:002011-10-12T11:00:03.783-04:00I'm cracking up about the narration of the liv...I'm cracking up about the narration of the live birth. Oh my goodness. Looks like a great time! I've NEVER been to the state fair. how is that possible? Better start saving my pennies.Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-39454688895924620512011-10-12T10:58:23.636-04:002011-10-12T10:58:23.636-04:00We love the fair! We go every year...and have sinc...We love the fair! We go every year...and have since I was little! It is a tradition for us, but the price is never something I look forward too. We go on two for one night, so it isn't quite as bad. And man this post has me wanting a corn dog and a funnel cake!Kelli Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865834655887862155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-42298918453534855582011-10-12T10:17:20.608-04:002011-10-12T10:17:20.608-04:00What great photos! You really do get some good sh...What great photos! You really do get some good shots of your girls--which totally makes sense, considering how photogenic they are. But that little pig!! I don't know how photogenic he or she is, but he sure looks adorable in your picture!<br /><br />We've lived in North Carolina for almost ten years now, and I've only been to the state fair once. Back when we lived in Michigan, though, we went to the county fair every year. I just loved it--we could walk from our house and I think the admission was $2 or $3. And on Sunday afternoon you got discounted admission if you brought your church bulletin! :)Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51763982364578163042011-10-12T09:24:35.989-04:002011-10-12T09:24:35.989-04:00We used to show our dairy goats at the VA state fa...We used to show our dairy goats at the VA state fair every year when I lived in VA. The fair was so much fun - used to look forward to going and spending a few days. It was neat to see your pictures, they brought back memories.<br />I remember the guy narrating births - always used to feel sorry for the poor cows having to give birth in a crowd!<br />Stefaniestefanie cunningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273124591324740138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-91880123443474419582011-10-12T08:57:20.886-04:002011-10-12T08:57:20.886-04:00I am a huge fan of state fairs and everything they...I am a huge fan of state fairs and everything they have to offer. Farm animals, rides, junk food extravaganza, people watching that usually makes it fun to try to guess who's doing meth and who's just keeping things interesting....but the cost shocks me every time!<br /><br />I love going, but I can't believe anyone can afford it these days. How are all these people shelling out $30 per family member for a rides wristband and all you can eat corn dogs? It's truly something to marvel at every time I go.<br /><br />I can't get over the joy of seeing my kids watch a pig race or ride a pony though. I love for them to experience that! <br /><br />Looks like a fun family day!The Mommy Therapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497632312075770712noreply@blogger.com