Lincoln County Fair

As we do every year, we trek up to Fayetteville to the Lincoln County Fair on Wednesday night for the big demolition derby. The boys were very anxious and bouncing off the walls after school. That said though, they gave me no trouble at all over finishing homework! Davis came home early and we left around 4:00. It takes about 45 minutes to get there from here. When we got there, it was a special dinner at McDonald's then we were off! As soon as we arrived though, the skies let loose. I am talking downpour! We sat under the awning for about an hour until it cleared up. The midway stayed close, so we saw the animals and headed back to the derby area. Laurel loved the animals - especially the pigs. They kind of scared me though - the sounds they make are evil! I think about how that would sound if they attacked you and wanted to eat you. Davis always conveniently tells me that a pig will eat a whole person. Carter also discovered the difference between a pig and a hog. John Michael just thought they had a funny looking rear end! The derby didn't start until one hour later than the schedule planned, so we only got to see two heats. As usual, the boys loved it. We are going to go back on Saturday night to see one of Davis's co workers in the mud bog and let the boys ride a couple rides. They are determined to do the bumper cars and Ferris wheel.
Soccer is underway and Carter's team is not doing so hot this year! We have a bunch of newbies and while I see TONS of improvement in all of them, I hope they are not getting too discouraged by having a losing season thus far. JM's team, on the other hand, is dangerously good! Soccer for both of them tonight after gymnastics!
I got Carter's progress report yesterday and am happy that he is so far making all A's. I expect nothing less from him since right now, at least, he knows the material they are covering backward and forward. JM also had his kindergarten testing and is right where he needs to be.
Laurel is talking up a storm now! And she makes this face with her mouth wide open that is so funny. And I have to say, she is the sweetest baby with her kisses and hugs - that is, when she is not kicking me! I have gotten the potty out and we are working on just sitting on it right now clothed. She likes to put her baby in it though! Yuck!