Ag Fest 2011

Last weekend we headed to Salem for an Agricultural Festival. I have received fliers at school every year and Maddie has wanted to go the last 2 years. I promised her we would go this year. So, we drove to the Salem Fair Grounds to check it all out. The kids had a great time. There was so much to do, see, and touch. It was smart to go in the morning because by afternoon the lines got pretty long. It was free entry for the girls...Bry and I had to pay. We spent a good three hours exploring and learning. Here are some pics from our day:

Maddie made a living necklace. It was a bean that was put between 2 cotton balls with water. It was placed in a little plastic bag with yarn attached. Madison was able to wear it around her neck. It is now sitting in our window and is sprouting quite nicely. It will eventually end up in our garden.

The girls also planted radishes, more beans, and tomato plants. Madison got her face painted...sparkles and all.


Peyton Raced A Tractor.

Madison Holding a Bunny.

Peyton Madison Nose to Nose with a lamb. We were able to see a sheep get sheered and see how the wool is made into yarn.Lama
Petting a baby goat