Who doesn't love a state fair?!

So, somehow, I missed blogging about the Minnesota State Fair. Held the last week in August, it was part of the last hurrah for my time with family. Even though it was almost a month ago, I think the pictures are worth a look.

Dad, this first one's for you. If only Maggie was a cut out also, we could have had the whole Dougherty Clan featured here.

Anne waits patiently for her first goodie of the day--fresh roasted corn!
Seamus was determined to milk this cow, I think her name was Ellie. But unfortunately, you can't get milk from plastic. Yet.
MJ wakes up for a spell. Might have been the smell of cow manure that woke her up.
The boys loved this cut out. I have a whole series of pictures of them in and around this stand up, but this is my favorite. They were having some much fun together!

By the end of the evening, the boys were starting to fade, but James was still going strong!

Seamus needed "some time alone," so this is as close as I could get for awhile.

Finn rests in his Dad's arms. Almost time to go home.

And one final view of the fair. It was a great time, with great food. Look forward to going again next year!