Grandkids and the State Fair

Thom and I recently babysat  the grandkids (kind of a misnomer since only Sophie is a baby now) for four days while their parents went to the PAX Convention.  We had an awesome time with them.  We played games, had a picnic at the park, and took them to the State Fair held in Salem.  This was the largest fair I have ever been to.  Quite impressive.  We watched part of a loggers competition, the kids participated in a Lego Ninja Spinners event; and we all walked through barns full of gigantic cattle, enormous pigs, soft sheep, and a variety of barnyard fowl.  They also had great food, photography, quilts, and crafts exhibits that we all enjoyed.  The kids were treated to a vibrating foot massage (photo above) to help their weary feet.  Of course, the kids had to go on a couple of the scary carnival rides.  Thankfully they had a peaceful little canoe ride for Sophie Grace – she loved it and went on it twice.  You can see pictures of our time with the grandkids by clicking here.  We had a ball; and Jim and Becka had a great time at PAX – it was win-win all the way.  Looking forward to next year’s adventure.