Ella's First Trip to the State Fair

Last night, the three of us met Aunt Tracey and Heath at the State Fair. It was hot at first, but as the sun set, the weather was perfect for wandering around Cal Expo and looking at the rides, food, and animals. The big draw was MC Hammer; although, Tainted Love gave the Oaktown boy a run for his money--their set was awesome. We ate giant corn dogs and tri tip sandwiches, and Tracey won a little stuffed animal by popping balloons with darts--I think it cost her $5 :)

Here we are posing with the famous golden bear near the entrance to the fair.


Our little flower Ella was wilting from the heat, so she took refuge on Daddy as we waited for the monorail.

Here is Ella with Heath and Tracey--I think Ella is smiling because they are such a cute couple.

Ella and I are sitting in the magnified garden in the mushroom forest.

Ella and Aunt Tracey pose with the show horses.

Ella enjoyed the baby animals, but at times she was clinging tight to Daddy's shirt. There is a little lamb in the pen.

Here's an example of her firm grip on Dad as she looks at the piglets with their mother.

There is a little goat in the pen, but it's hard to see.

As it got darker, we wandered over to the amusement park section of the fair. There was a man blowing bubbles, which Ella really enjoyed.

Here we are in front of one of the rides from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. I think somebody was sleepy!

Thank you Aunt Tracey and Heath for sharing your "Poppy Pack"--we had a lot of fun!