who's that big cowboy that burned down?

 i really like the state fair.  i was bummed last year when we didn't get to go, so i think i was more excited then anyone when we headed that way.  as we sat on the train, we got a few texts and people around us kept saying "did y'all hear big tex burned down?" we hadn't but max was very intrigued with the big cowboy who had burned earlier that morning.

  

max "painted" a pumpkin while graham enjoyed his "snack"

the bird show is a must see; it's joey's favorite part (well, except for the food)

our state fair snacks, a fried red velvet cupcake and chocolate milk

 the petting zoo was a bit crowded and the animals seemed full, but the boys still liked it

 the cutest little farmers in texas

and of course, the only big tex we got to see at the fair