I think I'd been to the state fair only once in my lifetime, but we decided to take Avery this year.  I would recommend it!  Avery loved doing the kids' activities and seeing all the animals.  There was a cute little farm area where children could pretend to work on the farm and take care of the animals.  Although she loved riding the "tractor" and "feeding" the animals, her favorite part was the treat they gave them at the end.  :)  We took Avery on a pony ride and she only lasted one time around before crying to get off.  We watched the bear show and saw bears riding scooters and playing "bearsketball."  Avery still talks about the bear climbing the ladder.  Of course, I had to eat a funnel cake drenched with strawberries and bavarian cream...mmmmm.  At the end of the day, a nice clown made Aves a cute giraffe balloon which she completely demolished and looked more like a snake balloon once we got home.

I have loved going to Hogle Zoo this summer!  There are so many new babies!!  We love seeing the baby giraffe and tiger cubs.  A couple weeks ago we went to see the new baby elephant!  What a cutie!!  She is so full of life and it was fun to see her running around and playing with a ball.  Definitely something everybody needs to see!

Riding a "tractor" at the State Fair

Planting veggies

Combing the sheep's wool

Baby piglets!

Riding a pony at the fair, only made it one time around before she started crying

Giraffe balloon

Baby elephant

Avery and little friend Summer

Mini mommy