State Fair 2011

Shane and I try to make an annual trip to the state fair every October.  We typically take a day off work and go on Senior Citizen day.  It is usually less crowded aside from the few rascals you have to dodge every now and then.  This year we thought we would be attending the fair solo, but were lucky enough to be joined by my parents and our friends Jackie, her daughter Olivia, Kristie and her husband Chad.  Jackie, Shane and I rode the DART train down from Carrollton which was really nice.  It took us straight to fair park. 

Once inside, our quest for the fried foods began.  We walked around for alittle bit and checked out the new cars and a few exhibits but quickly made our way to the food.  Here's a list of the items our group ate at some point:

Fletcher's Corny Dog (a must at the state fair)

Twisted Tater

Sausage on a Stick

Tamales

Pizza

Chicken Tenders

Fried Banana Pudding

Fried Oreos

Fried Moonpie

Fried Snickers

Fried Cookie Dough

Fried Peaches and Cream

Needless to say, we were pretty miserable by the end of the day and may not eat for awhile so our bodies can adjust to the caloric overload it just experienced.

We also had the opportunity to see our caricature artist that draws our Christmas card for us every year.  We met him at the fair about 4-5 years ago which is where we got the idea.  The design for this year's card was discussed so be on the lookout for it this December.  :)

At the end of the day we caught one of the Killdares shows before we headed back home.  They are a really great, local band that plays Celtic Rock.  We try to catch them every year.  They are even playing at the Carrollton Festival on November 5.   
 

Big Tex

(sporting his new digs)

Kristie, me, Jackie and baby Olive

The iconic ferris wheel

(that I have yet to ride...maybe next year)

The weather was nice and the company was excellent today!  Tomorrow Shane and I are off to Atlanta and Jacksonville, AL for a quick vacay and to watch our little Princess (Kelsey) and Erin play against one another in college soccer (Jacksonville State vs Murray State).  Shane coached both of them when they were 13 and now they're all grown up and playing in college!  We're so excited to get away for a few days and see these girls do what they do best!