Happy 6th Birthday, Little Man!

My baby turned 6 on May 28th. It is such a bittersweet feeling to have your children growing up. Even though Logan still loves to hang (cling) with his mama, he has grown so much this year. He is nearly finished with kindergarten and it is amazing to look through his work over the year and see so much progress. The fact that he reads and writes still amazes me.
You may be growing up, big boy- but you will always be my favorite little guy.

Logan's birthday meal request was raw carrots, chicken on the bone, and mac and cheese. yummy!

On Logan's birthday our niece Anna stayed with us for the weekend. It was fun to have her with us to celebrate Logans day.

She did have a hard time keeping her chair under her. Of course, I had to snap a picture before rescuing her.

What a great kid!

The Great Minnesota Get Together

Today we headed out to St Paul to hang out with every other Minnesotan at the State Fair. This is by far the best state celebration anywhere.

And might I say, without my Ausie friends throwing daggers, even better then the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Sorry, its true.

Where else can you milk a pretend cow?

Where else can you eat an abundance of deep-fried cheese curds?

These are the kind of savory treats you fast for days to enjoy.

Where else can you not only pet baby farm animals born just days earlier, but can actually watch them being born live?

Where else can you enjoy walking with the crowds to the next food stall?

Where else can you try Australian Battered Potatoes with sour cream and sweet chili sauce?

Oh wait, i ate them all the time in Australia, and man are they goooooooooood!

Where else can Chesney go on a ride with her cousin?

Or enjoy a ride with her little bro?

Or hang out with butterflies landing all over you?

And they landed everywhere

It really is a great celebration for us to enjoy at the end of the summer. We are glad to be able to enjoy it after being away from it for 6 years.