N and I took the kids to the Utah State Fair on Saturday. We've gone for the last three years and are well on our way to to establishing a family tradition. It's easy to support a family tradition that is all about cotton candy and rides and cute baby animals and the best Mexican food in the state.
It's become tradition that before we go to the fair we have lunch at Red Iguana 2 which is just a few blocks from the fair grounds. It's the same food as at the original Red Iguana just in a more spacious (and kid-friendly) atmosphere. Seriously, if you want good Mexican food, try their moles. Widely-known to be awesome.
Thus fortified by deliciousness we looked at the folk art, photography, and fine art exhibits and then walked through the livestock barns and pet the animals. And then E went on a few rides, which he loved.
We took Mimi on her first carnival ride--the Wiggle Worm--and at first she loved it but the operator let us ride for an especially long time and after a few minutes she started to get nervous. I think she'll be more into rides next year. After the rides we got a few treats (cotton candy for the kids, a funnel cake for N and I) and then headed home.
Visiting the fair is one of my favorite family traditions. How about you? Have you gone to a fair lately? The Utah State Fair runs through September 16th so if you're local, there's still time to go.
Labels: family history, for locals, fun for kids, photos (iPhone)
