How many silly pics can we get of Alley at the state fair?

Posing w my friend Cathy

Pic speaks for itself

"I'm In- credible!" You know the Incredible Edible Egg.

Miracle of Life at the MN state fair

Alley and I went to the fair today. We got to see piglets being born and Alley got to hold a 3 day old piglet.
She got to pet cows,sheep, and saw the biggest hog in MN.
She got to ride a big slide using a burlap bag too - which I remember doing as a kid.

Eating well at the state fair

Alley ate well at her first Fair experience - a big pretzel and chocolate chip cookies for lunch- that's it

Look at Claire's cool presents

Leggo train set from Toy Story seems to fit the crazy monkey outfit ?!.

Good trip to the Dells

Alley seems so grown up now - she tried to keep up with her older cousins and did a pretty good job (with their help). She honestly worries me sometimes - since she really seems to think she can do anything on her own. She often reminds us that she is a very fast runner and a good swimmer and most importantly can make mac and cheese on her own. I guess we better keep an eye on her - that is if she slows down for a bit. She certainly doesn't lack confidence!

Grandma Helen

Cave of the Mounds

Pretty cool cave near Wisconsin Dells called Cave of the Mounds. Claire was a little scared but Alley did alright. We got some cool rocks afterwards and mined for gold with her cousins.

Just one of the girls

How low can you go?

Pretty easy height for Alley to obtain - as it got lower though - it got tougher for Alley.

Waterpark at the Dells

Alley and Claire had a great time at Wisconsin Dells along with their cousins Megan and Breanna - Grandpa Charlie, Grandma Helen, Aunt Liz and of course Mom and Dad. We all got in the water - some of us stuck with the Lazy river ride - but Alley was daring enough to go with her Dad down some big water slides and loved the wave pool.