The MIGHTY Howard County Fair

We stopped at the fair in Cresco yesterday afternoon. It was Beau's first time having a wristband and it was definitely worth it for him this year. He loved the rides and couldn't get enough of them....there was NO stopping for a break! He rode the Go Gator coaster, horses, cars, motorcycles, Dizzy Dragons, Fun House, Ferris Wheel, and Bumper Cars (all multiple times). I think his favorite was the motorcycles though. Ana came up and went on some rides with him too (which he loved). Grandma and Grandpa Daskam came up too. Poor Cora was SO tired from our busy weekend (late nights and no naps). She really just wanted to follow her brother wherever he went...maybe next year babe :)

Beau and Daddy on the bumper cars.

Poor baby girl trying to climb the fence after her brother.

Daddy and Beau on the Ferris wheel....I think he was too short to realize just how high we were!

Beau and Grandpa heading for the Bumper Cars

"Hey Beau...show me your muscles so you quit honking that OBNOXIOUS horn non-stop!" At one point the operator must have turned off the horns while the ride was loading because they all stopped until the ride started up....if I were him I think that button would have a malfunction in the OFF position!!

Ana & Beau on the motorcycles...buckle up for safety!

We ended at the moo-mobile and headed for home. It's been a long fun-filled weekend.

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