Yes, we did it again this year. John’s kids and their kids have been visiting us this week, and no late summer vacation is complete without a trip to the State Fair. Our trip this year looked much like the trip last year, except that the little ones are a year older and enjoyed the rides and petting farm more. It was also warm and not raining this year, unlike our visit to the fair last summer. We ate lots of junk food, rode rides, looked at cows and chickens. I missed the sheep again this year, except for the few in the petting barn. I think they showed them earlier in the fair. I also didn’t make it to the craft pavilion this year to look at the knitted stuff. We all just wore out and couldn’t have looked at another thing.
I think the grandkids favorite thing was the drumming contraption:
That middle picture is Sam, and the last one is Griffin. Yes, John’s grandchildren really ARE that cute in real life.
Here’s Penelope practicing being a fireman:
She’s cute, too. They’re all cute, did I mention that?
George and I appear to have started a tradition of riding the scariest ride at the fair. Last year we did the Extreme Scream, more or less on a dare. That was pretty scary, I might point out. We decided to branch out this year. After looking them all over, we decided on the Turbo Force. Here we are getting ready to go:
Here is what it looked like:
That is pretty much the most terrifying thing I have ever done. After you get swung around in a big arc about a million times, it pauses at the very top for a few minutes while they change the passengers in the bottom seats. Then you get to do the whole thing again for another million times. And they are right, you don’t get sick. You are just plain too terrified to even think of nausea.
Here’s the sock:
This doesn’t really qualify as Extreme Knitting, because there was just no way in hell that you could have peeled my hands off those safety bars to pull out the sock at the top. Maybe next year.
Here’s the kitchen packed with kids after the fair:
And me and Huck in a quiet moment. He’s even cuter than he was when he was born.
There aren’t many quiet moments in a house with six adults trying to make themselves heard over four children under the age of four. Pandemonium just about describes it. I have gotten some knitting done, even amidst the chaos. The knitting part of Rogue is finished, and all the ends are sewn in. It’s washed and on the blocking mats. All that’s left is to seam the sleeves and put them in, and then to do the hems.
While I’m waiting for that to dry, I’m already plotting my next sweater project. This is a stashed project from a couple years ago, and here is the yarn:
That’s Peace Fleece, in Kamchatka Seamoss. I’ll tell you what it’s going to be in my next post!
I feel like getting sick just looking at the pictures. Awful!
Cute kids and great knitting pics. 🙂
Such a cute baby! Rogue is looking wonderful!
Awww, Huck is just plain adorable. There is something about a warm, sleepy baby that just makes the whole world a very good place.
Can’t wait to see what you’re planning with the Peace Fleece – I have some of the same weight and color and have been pondering what it all should be.
Just looking at that ride terrified me! You’re a brave woman Lorette! Huck is such a cutie!
Looks like it was a fun day.
That’s really nice yarn.
That ride looks AWESOME!!!!!
Rogue is so pretty, great job. Beautiful color.
State fairs are so much fun. Good for you, going on the scary ride!!
And Rogue looks great. Looking forward to seeing it all put together… 😉
Don’t know what’s more beautiful, Rogue or the baby,
Li
I feel a finished new Rogue coming on!
Did you do it at a trot or do it at a gallup? Dang – that song’s been going through my head all day. I bet your heart certainly did palpitate on that ride. You’re my new hero. I could never in a million years do that! What a fun day with all those adorable children. You and Huck look pretty comfy. Rogue is looking good – have you seen her new one – Eris?
Any fair makes for a full day. The children are all cuties!
well i’ve got to hand it to you…you certainly have more courage than i do!
huck is divine!
Yes, I would have created enough emesis for them to say 98%. What that does to one’s inner ear??? Yikes.
Rogue looks great. That was fast.
And yes, cute kids. Very cute.
Damn! There is no way I would get on that ride! I used to be brave in my younger days..not any more though. Rogue looks great. I can’t wait to see it all seamed up!
What a fun family tradition. I enjoyed seeing the pictures. You are right, the kids are very, very cute.
Can you believe that you are almost able to wear Rogue??
Happy Knitting, mk
Adorable kidlets. I love that Kamchatka Seamoss. I’m making my second pair of socks in that exact yarn, and considering it for something larger.
My stomach went straight into my throat when I looked at those pictures. I used to love roller coasters and thrill rides before I had my son…what happened to me? Anyway, dropped by to see how your Rogue was coming along, and looky there! It’s DONE!! WOO!
I just figured out mine is too small. It’s OK though, I have a small friend who would appreciate it. 🙂
What a great looking bunch of kids! Rogue looks wonderful — can’t wait to hear about the new project.
Looks like a wonderful time.
Your Rouge looks beautiful. Even before it is all together!
🙂